Pre Arrival Jerome Chezeaux Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru "Les Suchots" 2023

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Perhaps the greatest wine from this estate, “Les Suchots” sits on deep and heavy clay at 270 meters altitude. A veritable tsunami of swoon-worthy Vosne spice ushers in fruit both impressively broad and sumptuously precise, yet somehow everything remains focused and fine—a tour de force, vintage after vintage. Chezeaux owns a bit more than one-third of a hectare in this elite lieu-dit which sits opposite legendary Richebourg and Romanée Saint Vivant. Sweet dark berries, spices, flowers and mint are some of the notes that are woven into a finessed fabric of notable elegance. The “Suchots” is one of the most refined and sensual wines in the Chezeaux lineup and this 2023 version is a jaw-dropping knockout!

Producer: Domaine Jérôme Chézeaux is a family estate based in Prémeaux-Prissey, just south of Nuits-Saint-Georges, with approximately 12 hectares spread across Prémeaux, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Vougeot, and Vosne-Romanée. Jérôme Chézeaux took over from his father in 1993, and an important change followed: rather than continuing to sell much of the family’s fruit to négociants, he progressively moved toward estate bottling the domaine’s vineyards. His daughter Lyse Chézeaux joined full-time in 2019, creating a father-and-daughter team and introducing several additional single-vineyard bottlings. The vineyards are farmed according to lutte raisonnée, with careful cultivation and treatments used according to need. In the cellar, the approach remains traditional and restrained: natural fermentations, full destemming, malolactic fermentation in barrel, limited racking, and modest use of new oak. The domaine’s holdings are particularly strong in the southern Côte de Nuits, including Clos de Vougeot, Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Vaucrains, Vosne-Romanée Les Chaumes, and Les Suchots.
Vineyard: Les Suchots is one of the most prestigious Premier Cru vineyards in Vosne-Romanée, occupying an exceptional position immediately adjacent to the Grand Cru sector. The vineyard sits opposite Richebourg and Romanée-Saint-Vivant, while Echézeaux lies nearby to the north, placing Suchots among some of the most celebrated Pinot Noir terroirs in Burgundy. Chézeaux owns 34.30 ares, or 0.343 hectare, within the climat. His vines sit between approximately 250 and 270 meters elevation with an east to southeast exposure, giving them excellent morning and early-day sunlight. The domaine describes the soils as deep, fine, and particularly rich in clay, contributing breadth and substance alongside the perfume and finesse associated with Vosne-Romanée. The 2023 vintage produced generous, expressive Pinot Noir in Burgundy, and the combination is particularly attractive in a site such as Suchots, where natural depth is balanced by aromatic complexity and refinement. The domaine considers the wine capable of approximately 10–15 years of aging, while the 2023 carries 13.5% ABV.
Winemaking: The 2023 is produced from 100% Pinot Noir using the domaine’s traditional red-wine vinification. The fruit is fully destemmed before fermentation, keeping the focus on fruit purity and the natural tannic structure of the vineyard rather than introducing additional stem-derived structure. The domaine employs a two- to three-day cold maceration before fermentation begins, followed by fermentation in open vats for approximately 18–21 days, with the exact duration adjusted according to the vintage. Fermentation occurs naturally, and malolactic fermentation takes place during the subsequent barrel élevage. Chézeaux racks the wines only once during maturation and uses modest quantities of new oak, an approach intended to add texture and support without obscuring the perfume and individual character of the vineyard. This is particularly important with Les Suchots, where the combination of deep clay soils, ripe Pinot Noir, and the naturally aromatic character of Vosne-Romanée provides ample concentration without requiring aggressive extraction or heavy oak.
Technical Details: Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru AOC; Les Suchots climat; 2023 vintage; 100% Pinot Noir; 0.343-hectare domaine parcel; approximately 250–270 meters elevation; east/southeast exposure; deep, fine, clay-rich soils; fully destemmed; two- to three-day cold maceration; natural fermentation in open vats for approximately 18–21 days; malolactic fermentation in barrel; limited racking; restrained new-oak use; 13.5% ABV; estimated aging potential of approximately 10–15 years.
Food Pairing: Roast duck, duck breast, squab, roast guinea hen, rack of lamb, veal tenderloin, beef tenderloin, venison, beef Wellington, coq au vin, porcini mushrooms, truffle dishes, Époisses, Langres, and Cîteaux. The combination of perfumed Pinot Noir fruit, fine tannins, spice, and the depth supplied by the clay-rich Suchots terroir makes the wine particularly well suited to roasted poultry, lamb, game birds, mushrooms, and truffles. The domaine specifically recommends roasted poultry, lamb, game birds, and strongly flavored cheeses with Les Suchots.

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Jerome Chezeaux Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru "Les Suchots" 2023

Name: Jerome Chezeaux Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru "Les Suchots" 2023
Brand: Vins Rare
SKU: 10106
Price: 169.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock