Note: from a 1.5 ha parcel that blends 40+ and 60+ year old vines. A deft application of wood is present on the notably spicier nose of mostly various dark berries. The delicious medium-bodied flavors are not particularly dense but they are noticeably more refined and particularly so on the lightly stony, balanced and lingering finish where the wood telegraphed by the nose reemerges.

Aromas of cherries, cassis and rose petal preface the 2023 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Chaignots, a medium-bodied, supple and floral rendition of this northern Nuits premier cru. It will offer a broad drinking window. Domaine Robert Chevillon is one of the Côte d'Or's stalwart, producing hearty, characterful wines that stand the test of time. Old vines, cultivated soils, moderate yields and long macerations at comparatively high temperatures with entirely destemmed grapes are the order of the day at this address, with the Nuits-Saint-Georges Vieilles Vignes seeing some 20% new oak and the premiers crus 30%. Nuits's Tonnellerie Sirugue is the dominant supplier of barrels. The 2023 vintage has turned out nicely at this address, delivering wines somewhat reminiscent of a riper version of the 2017s, and with a suppleness that somewhat tempers the habitually more structured cuvées in the cellar, which this year have performed especially well.(WK)

Mid purple, with a spicy nose a little bit of sandalwood. Just a little earthy at the back of the palate which dries a bit along with the wood. A fine concentration of dark red fruit Drink from 2029-2035. Tasted Nov 2024.