Domaine Robert Chevillon, Nuits St Georges Vieilles Vignes,, 2022

Producer Profile

The journey began with Symphorien Chevillon, who cultivated around thirty acres of vines in Nuits-Saint-Georges under his own name. Around 1914, after serving two years in the military and enduring five years of war, his son Eugène-François took over the estate and began expanding it, acquiring several Premier Cru plots. In 1946, the next generation stepped in as Eugène-François’s two sons assumed responsibility for the vines (though they would later go their separate ways). Maurice, one of the sons, purchased two stills in 1939 and 1946, becoming an itinerant distiller while continuing to grow the Domaine by acquiring additional Premier Cru parcels. In 1937, his wife Adrienne gave birth to their children: Jeannine and Robert. Robert married Christiane in 1961, and together they had two sons: Denis, born in 1963, and Bertrand, born in 1967. In 1990, Denis and Bertrand joined their father to establish their own company, forming an SCEV. Following Robert’s retirement in 2003, Denis and Bertrand took full leadership of the Domaine. Today, the finesse and complexity of Domaine Chevillon’s wines are celebrated across the globe—from England and the United States to Australia, South Africa, Japan, China, and other regions that continue to embrace the culture and joy of fine wine.

The story of Domaine Chevillon is one of dedication, passed down through generations of men and women who have shaped the estate through their hard work since the early 1900s.

Viticulture

The Nuits St Georges Vieilles Vignes sourced from vines planted on 3.3 hectares of well-drained limestone sloping vineyards, with an average age of 50 years achieving naturally low yields.

Winemaking

Grapes are 100% destalked at harvest followed by a gentle cool pre-maceration then racked into barrels with 3 to 5 weeks of fermentation in the vats with natural yeasts. Maturation: on average the wines spend 16 - 18 months in barrel 15% new oak.

Tasting Note

Intense and complex, unveiling aromas of black cherry, ripe red currant, forest floor, and violet petals, layered with hints of underbrush, clove, and a touch of smoky cedar. On the palate, it is powerful yet refined, with firm, silky tannins and vibrant acidity providing structure and balance. Flavours of dark berry fruits, subtle spice, and earthy mushroom intertwine beautifully.

Food Matching

Roasted root vegetables with thyme and chestnuts work beautifully. The wine’s structure and complexity also enhance rich dishes such as duck breast with orange glaze