Simon Bize, Savigny-lès-Beaune Rouge Premier Cru 2021

Simon Bize is arguably the most undervalued producer of Red Burgundy, full stop.

Think of similarly styled, long-lived wines, and names like Dujac or de Montille come to mind. In this price range, though, finding reds this structured and refined is far more difficult. The cool ‘21 vintage yielded a wine that’s enjoyable today, showcasing Bize’s classic combo of earthy spice and floral elegance.

Bize is synonymous with Savigny, and this bottling - vibrant, warm, earthy - is a perfect representation of the village’s reds.