Domaine Robert Chevillon, Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru, Les Vaucrains, Burgundy, France (150cl., 2022

Producer Profile

In many ways the story of Domaine Chevillon exemplifies that of fine winemaking in Burgundy – a tale of dedication, passed down through generations, of men and women who have shaped the estate through their hard work since the early 1900s.

Today, the finesse and complexity of Domaine Chevillon’s wines are celebrated across the globe, wherever people embrace the culture and joy of fine wine.

Viticulture

Located in the northern sector of the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation, near the border with Vosne-Romanée, Les Vaucrains is a 6.2-hectare Premier Cru vineyard. Its east to southeast exposure allows optimal sunlight, while the Pinot Noir vines thrive in brown clay-limestone soils interspersed with limestone scree and gravel. Widely considered one of the finest vineyards in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Les Vaucrains consistently produces powerful, structured wines—often seen as rivals to those from the esteemed Les Saint-Georges, which lies just above.

Tasting Note

A fairly sustained colour, a powerful nose. In its youth there are wild summer fruits, sloe, blackberry; it evolves towards plant nuances: oak bark, animal nuances: venison. In the mouth, a robust structure, fullness dominated by liveliness and firmness. Austere in its youth, it requires a good ten years to settle down.

Food Matching

Boeuf Bourguignon, and duck breast, and offal.