Notes:
An exuberantly fresh and even perfumed nose features notes of black pinot fruit, earth and a hint of anise. There is excellent verve and definition to the utterly delicious if not especially dense middleweight flavors that are shaped by relatively fine-grained tannins on the bitter pit fruit-inflected finish. This is an excellent Nuits villages and recommended. Burghound 89-92 Outstanding Top Value!
Aromas of orange, dark berries, plums and spices introduce Chevillon's 2022 Nuits-Saint-Georges Vieilles Vignes, a medium to full-bodied, supple and perfumed wine that's charming and sensual, concluding with a saline finish. This cuve never seems to miss a beat. William Kelly 89-91
Producer: Domaine Robert Chevillon is one of the benchmark estates of Nuits-Saint-Georges and has remained under family ownership since the early twentieth century. Today the domaine is managed by brothers Bertrand and Denis Chevillon, who continue the work established by their father, Robert Chevillon. The estate farms approximately 13 hectares almost entirely within Nuits-Saint-Georges, including an exceptional collection of Premier Cru vineyards such as Les Saint-Georges, Les Vaucrains, Les Cailles, Les Chaignots, Les Roncières, Les Pruliers, and Les Bousselots. Viticulture emphasizes sustainable farming, manual harvesting, naturally low yields, and careful soil management. In the cellar, all fruit is destemmed before indigenous yeast fermentation, followed by 16–18 months of élevage in French oak with restrained use of new barrels. The domaine's philosophy has remained remarkably consistent for decades, producing wines that emphasize the character of Nuits-Saint-Georges while rewarding long-term cellaring.
Vineyard: The Vieilles Vignes bottling is sourced from a blend of mature parcels throughout Nuits-Saint-Georges, principally La Charmotte and Au Chouillet, with additional fruit from Aux Saints-Jacques, Les Charmois, Les Maladières, Les Chaliots, Les Brûlées, and other lieux-dits. The vineyards are planted on classic clay-limestone soils over fractured limestone bedrock, with an average vine age of approximately fifty years. Rather than highlighting a single climat, the wine is intended to express the broader identity of the village through the concentration and complexity that old vines naturally provide.
Winemaking: Grapes are harvested entirely by hand, sorted, and fully destemmed before undergoing a cold pre-fermentation maceration and indigenous yeast fermentation. Extraction is managed through a combination of punch-downs and pump-overs to build structure while preserving aromatic precision. The wine matures for approximately 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels, with roughly 15–20% new oak. Bottling takes place after sufficient élevage to integrate fruit, tannin, and oak while maintaining the freshness and structure for long-term aging.
Food Pairing: Pair with roast duck, beef tenderloin, pork loin, coq au vin, mushroom risotto, veal chops, roast game birds, or braised short ribs. The wine's combination of vibrant acidity, firm tannic structure, and layered fruit also complements dishes featuring wild mushrooms, black truffles, and aged Alpine cheeses such as Comté or Beaufort.
Chevillon Nuits-Saint-Georges Vieilles Vignes 2022
Reviews:
Burghound: 89-92
Wine Advocate: 89-91
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