2022 Robert Chevillon - Nuits St. Georges V.V. (750ml)

Domaine Robert Chevillon has long stood among the most respected addresses in Nuits-Saint-Georges, now guided by fifth-generation brothers Bertrand and Denis. Their reputation rests on a deep, varied set of village and premier cru holdings, farmed with the same attention throughout, which lets the Vieilles Vignes bottling serve as a true introduction to the house style: structured, savory, and built to age.

This cuvée is sourced from roughly 3.3 hectares of well-drained, limestone vineyards averaging around fifty years of vine age, which keeps yields naturally low and concentration high. The grapes are fully destemmed and given a brief cool pre-maceration before native-yeast fermentation lasting three to five weeks. The wine then matures sixteen to eighteen months in barrel, with a modest portion of new oak, developing depth without overwhelming the fruit.

Aromas of black cherry, red currant, plum, and violet mingle with forest floor, clove, and a whisper of smoky cedar. The palate is powerful yet refined, carried by firm, silky tannins and vibrant acidity toward a saline, mineral finish. Pour it with coq au vin, grilled ribeye, or a slice of aged cheddar.