Domaine Robert Chevillon – Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Vaucrains 2015 – Burgundy France

Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Vaucrains 2015 is one of the estate's most powerful and age-worthy wines. Produced from a renowned Premier Cru vineyard in southern Nuits-Saint-Georges, it combines intensity, structure, and remarkable longevity, delivering a classic expression of this celebrated terroir.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
• Region: Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2015
• Vineyard: Les Vaucrains
• Vineyard Size: 1.63 ha
• Location: Southern sector of Nuits-Saint-Georges, east-northeast exposure at 260–280 meters elevation
• Style: Powerful, structured Burgundy Pinot Noir

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Full-bodied
• Fruit: Blackberry, wild berries, sloe, and dark summer fruits
• Savory: Oak bark, forest floor, spice, and game notes
• Earth: Subtle animal nuances and mineral complexity
• Structure: Firm tannins, vibrant freshness, and exceptional aging potential

Named after land once considered too poor and infertile for cultivation, Les Vaucrains today produces some of the most sought-after wines of Nuits-Saint-Georges. In its youth, the wine is intense and reserved, dominated by dark fruit, freshness, and powerful structure. With time, it develops greater depth and complexity, revealing layers of earth, spice, and savory character while retaining remarkable energy and precision.

❤️ Why We Love It

• One of the most powerful Premier Cru vineyards in Nuits-Saint-Georges
• Built for long-term cellaring and development
• A benchmark expression of Robert Chevillon's structured, terroir-driven style

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Venison and game dishes
• Beef Wellington
• Braised short ribs
• Aged Burgundian cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors seeking long-lived Burgundy
✓ Lovers of structured, powerful Pinot Noir
✓ Drinkers who appreciate complexity that develops with age
✕ Not ideal if you prefer soft, immediately approachable reds

Production & Terroir

Les Vaucrains sits in the southern sector of Nuits-Saint-Georges on east-northeast-facing slopes between 260 and 280 meters in elevation. Known for naturally low-vigor soils and exceptional aging potential, the vineyard consistently produces wines of depth, structure, and remarkable longevity.