Nuits St Georges Domaine Chauvenet 2023

Nuits St Georges, Domaine Jean Chauvenet, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France, 2023    

Grape: 100% Pinot Noir, average vine age 45 years, hand harvested, 18 months' ageing in oak (20% new), minimal intervention production heading towards organic certification. No clarification or filtration before bottling

Producer Tasting Note:

Characterised by a dense and consistent colour. The freshness and intensity of this wine's fruity flavour are what inspire most. Over time, the fruit fragrances move towards macerated cherry, stone fruits and liquorice, composed of slight balsamic scents suggestive of resin.

The entire Chauvenet domaine is only 9ha with many of the top premier cru sites producing superb wines. The village wine shows the quality of this domaine without such a hefty price tag! Fruit for this wine was sourced from plots in the north of Nuits-St-Georges, specifically in Aux Allots and Aux St. Jacques.

Critics' Tasting Notes:

"I really like the forthright aromas of sour cherries, summer flowers and baking spices of this effusive expression of the appellation. Moderately firm tannins, plenty of depth and crisp acidity all pull together to give this excellent drive on the medium-bodied palate. Drink or hold."

93/100 points, James Suckling, July 2025

"Cask sample. Bright crimson. Spicy nose and polished tannins. Good drive. But not premier cru quality. (JR)" Drink 2028-2038

16.5/20 points, Jancis Robinson, January 2025

The Estate: Christine and Christophe Drag took over the family property in 1994 following the retirement of Jean Chauvenet, Christine's father and founder of the estate in 1969. They now operate a 9-hectare vineyard and are a safe bet in the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation.

Food Match: This wine pairs extremely well with roasts, game, meat dishes served in sauce, and French soft cheeses (Époisses, Langres or Soumaintrain). Serve at 14-15°C