Bize Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er cru Vergelesses 2018

95 points La Revue du Vin de France: "Aux Vergelesses 2018 exudes a more floral fragrance, with a touch of violet. Its aromatic elegance is coupled with a graceful and fine mouthfeel. The fruit is perfectly balanced, between freshness and maturity. Gorgeous; its elegance ranks it unquestionably at the top of the range. (2022)"

93+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2018 les Vergelesses is probably the ripest red wine chez Bize this year, coming in at 13.8 percent, but in the context of the vintage, this is still pretty low octane juice! The bouquet is deep, pure and very classy, wafting from the glass in a mix of dark berries, black cherries, gamebird, woodsmoke, gentle spice tones, just a whisper of fruitcake and a very complex base of soil. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied and very elegant in profile, with a sappy core, fine mineral drive, ripe, buried tannins and outstanding length and grip on the complex and very refined finish. This is the most elegant premier cru terroir in the domaine’s lineup, but often that elegance takes a full decade or more to start to really make its presence felt; this year it is there right from the outset! 2028-2060. (Nov/Dec 2019)"

92 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "The 2018 Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Aux Vergelesses has turned out nicely, mingling hints of rose petals and exotic spices with aromas of sweet berries and forest floor in an inviting mélange. Medium to full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, it's deep and complete, with a muscular chassis of tannin and a rich core of fruit. Drink: 2023-2045. (Jan 2021)"

90-92 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2018 Savigny-lès-Beaune Les Vergelesses 1er Cru is more backward than the Talmettes on the nose, but sports just as much precision and focus. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy black fruit, firm tannins and good acidity that segues into a more elegant and silky-smooth finish, leaving a touch of sea salt on the aftertaste. Drink: 2022-2038. (Jan 2020)"

90-92 points Jasper Morris, MW: "Same delightful purple colour but for the moment the bouquet does not want to appear. A bit more in reserve with a sweet dark density of fruit then some dry tannins. Needs more time to resolve but I think it will. (Nov 2019)"