Domaine Chevillon : Nuits-Saint-Georges Village "Vielles Vignes" 2018

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Nuits-Saint-Georges Village "Vieilles Vignes" 2018 from Domaine Chevillon

Tasting

Appearance

The appearance showcases a deep ruby hue with garnet highlights, attesting to beautiful concentration and optimal fruit maturity.

Nose

The aromatic bouquet reveals notes of black fruit (black cherry, plum, blackberry) accompanied by floral nuances of rose and peony. Spicy touches of black pepper and cinnamon mingle with a characteristic earthy dimension, evoking soil minerals and wild accents.

Palate

On the palate, the wine unfolds a medium-to-full body with a remarkable silky texture. The structure harmoniously marries a beautiful concentration of ripe fruit, balanced acidity, and tannins that are silky rather than rough. The finish stretches out with elegance, carrying mineral and savory notes that linger with distinction.

Food and Wine Pairings

This Nuits-Saint-Georges Village "Vieilles Vignes" 2018 is an ideal accompaniment to roasted red meats, braised beef, or veal preparations. It also pairs very well with firm-fleshed poultry like pheasant or guinea fowl, as well as simply prepared duck breast. Roasted root vegetables with herbs and chestnuts, just like mushroom-based dishes seasoned with aromatic herbs, make for excellent pairings. Aged Burgundy cheeses perfectly complete the tasting experience.

Service and Cellaring

The Nuits-Saint-Georges Village "Vieilles Vignes" 2018 is ideally served at a temperature between 13 and 16°C. Aeration for about one hour before serving allows the wine to fully express its aromas. Decanting remains optional but can favor aromatic opening. This wine can be enjoyed until around 2030, or even beyond depending on storage conditions.

An elegant and expressive Nuits-Saint-Georges wine from Domaine Chevillon

The Estate

Domaine Robert Chevillon represents one of the essential references of Nuits-Saint-Georges. Founded in 1961 when Robert Chevillon decided to vinify and market his own wines rather than selling his harvest to the trade, the estate today extends over 13 hectares including eight prestigious Premier Crus. Since 2003, brothers Denis and Bertrand Chevillon, the fifth generation of winegrowers, have perpetuated the family legacy with a constant commitment to the crystalline expression of terroirs. The estate is internationally recognized for the purity and precision of its wines, fruits of sustainable viticulture and exceptional old vines.

The Vineyard

The Nuits-Saint-Georges Village "Vieilles Vignes" stems from a blend of several plots distributed across the entire appellation, totaling approximately 3.3 hectares. The vines, averaging fifty years of age, are rooted in varied soils characteristic of the appellation: pink Premeaux limestone, gravelly brown earth at altitude, and reddish silts mixed with gravel below. This diversity of terroirs confers remarkable aromatic complexity and depth to the wine. The vineyard benefits from an ideal south-east exposure on the slopes of the Côte de Nuits, favoring optimal ripening of the Pinot Noir.

The Vintage

The 2018 vintage in Burgundy was characterized by a particularly wet winter and spring, replenishing the soil's water reserves. The summer was then marked by a prolonged heatwave and arid conditions from June to September, recalling the legendary 1947 vintage. These hot conditions particularly favored the old vines, whose deep root systems were able to draw the necessary water. The grapes reached exceptional phenolic maturity with remarkable sanitary health. The harvest took place under sunny weather, allowing for the gathering of fruits of remarkable generosity and balance, combining concentration and preserved freshness.

Winemaking and Aging

The grapes for the Nuits-Saint-Georges Village "Vieilles Vignes" 2018 are harvested manually and then sorted with care. After complete destemming, the berries undergo cold pre-fermentation maceration for three to six days, allowing for gentle extraction of aromatic and coloring compounds. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats with automatic punching down and daily pumping over, over a period of three to five weeks. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 18 months in French oak barrels, 20% of which are new wood, the rest being barrels used for two to three wines. The wine is bottled by gravity, without filtration or fining.

Grape Varietal

Pinot Noir (100%)