The 2016 vintage in Savigny-lès-Beaune was challenging due to a severe frost in April, which significantly reduced yields, but the surviving grapes benefited from a hot, dry late summer, resulting in concentrated reds with good freshness. The Simon Bize Savigny-lès-Beaune Les Vergelesses 1er Cru 2016 opens with pretty red berry fruit, autumn leaves, and light touches of leather. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, offering good concentration, sapidity, and a minty character, finishing with notes of candied orange peel and aniseed. Other descriptions include dark berry fruit, black pepper, green tea, damp moss, and forest floor, with a peppery style and persistent finish. It also shows ripe and concentrated red and black fruit with poise and restraint, alongside roses, violets, and savory undercurrents of tea leaf and brown spices. 【Quintessentially Savigny with remarkable aging potential】. This wine is known for its elegant and poised character, reflecting Simon Bize's traditional winemaking approach with whole-cluster fermentation and minimal new oak. 🍴 Food Pairing: This Pinot Noir is a classic match for roasted poultry, game birds, mushroom dishes, and earthy root vegetables. Its savory and earthy notes also make it excellent with charcuterie or mild, aged cheeses. 🥂 Event Suggestions: Ideal for a special occasion dinner, a gathering of wine connoisseurs, or a cozy evening by the fireplace. It's a wine that rewards patience and contemplation.