A very ripe nose is composed by notes of various purple fruit scents that are nuanced by ample amounts of earth

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There is fine richness to the solidly concentrated flavors that exude a refreshing salinity on the mildly warm finale

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Simon Bize, Savigny Beaune Rouge Vintage:2020 A very ripe nose isA touch of menthol sits atop the notably ripe aromas of poached plum, warm earth and violet. The medium weight flavors are not quite as dense though they are finer with a velvety texture that smooths off the less rustic yet serious finish. This too is going to require at least some patience.