A curiously earthy aroma announces a wine that is light, somewhat barnyard, the fruit behind the tannin. It has a juicy element leading to final cranberry acidity. ——R.V.(7/1/2010)—— 86

This ripe wine rolls around the mouth, showing fresh acidity, but also black plums and bitter chocolate which gives spice. It’s an attractive wine with a soft personality, full of comfortable velvet folds.——R.V.(12/31/2008)—— 89

For a Savigny, this is surprisingly firm and tannic, the wine’s structure an impressive edifice of dry tannins and firm cranberry and plum skin flavors. It is certainly ripe, the fruit promising attractive richness in 3–5 years, followed by good aging potential.——R.V.(8/1/2008)—— 92

The engaging 2002 Savigny-Les-Beaune Les Lavieres (domaine) sports a nose of candied black cherries. On the palate, this medium-bodied wine is plush and boasts a dark cherry syrup like character. Its finish is shorter than I would have preferred but it is a seductive, fruit-driven effort. Drink it over the next 6-7 years. Importer: Clicquot, Inc., New York, NY; tel. (212) 888-7575