Possibly the finest Savigny-Les-Beaune Javillier has produced, the 2001 Les Montchenevoy Cuvee Speciale displays delightful floral, mineral, and talcum powder aromas. Juicy, plump, flavorful, and satin-textured, it offers lush layers of ripe, pulp-laden pears loaded with spices. Drink this expressive beauty over the next 3-4 years. To Patrick Javillier, 2001 was a classic vintage with normal ripeness levels and problem-free fermentations, “I really don’t see where the problems are ... total acidity was in the 5.5 to 6.0 range and finished pHs were between 3.2 and 3.25, it’s all very classic.”

The 1998 Savigny-Les-Beaune Les Monchenevoys "Cuvee Speciale" reveals floral, orange rind aromas. This medium-bodied wine is well-made, exhibiting lovely pear, citrus fruit, and mineral flavors in its vivacious personality. It is delineated, tangy, and long in the finish. Anticipated maturity: now-2003. Importers: David Shiverick, Langdon Shiverick, Cleveland, OH; tel (216) 861-6800, Wines Ltd, Hanover, MD; tel (800) 762-0662; and a Peter Vezan Selection (Paris Fax # 011-33-1-42654293), importers include: North Berkeley Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel (510) 848-8910.