Domaine Jean Chauvenet

Christine et Christophe Drag ont repris la propriété familiale en 1994 à la suite du départ à la retraite de Jean Chauvenet, père de Christine et fondateur du domaine en 1969. Ils exploitent aujourd’hui un vignoble de 9,18 ha et s’imposent comme une valeur sûre de l’appellation Nuits-Saint-Georges.

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Bousselots 2021
* *

Un climat du nord de l’appellation, situé à proximité de la commune de Nuits-Saint-Georges. Le domaine y dispose d’un peu plus d’un demi-hectare qui a donné naissance à une cuvée aux notes de cassis et de cerise noire. En bouche, une importante présence tannique se fait sentir, mais l’ensemble se montre souple et déjà agréable à déguster. 
♦ 2025-2030

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Vaucrains 2021
 *

Nous sommes au cœur d’un secteur de l’appellation réputé donner des vins structurés et de longue garde. Une réputation qui n’est pas usurpée au vue de la grande concentration dont fait preuve cette cuvée, ouverte sur des notes d’épices douces, de fruits rouges et de torréfaction. Les tanins sont de belle facture et une longue finale acidulée conclut harmonieusement la dégustation. 
♦ 2026-2033

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Perrières 2021
*

Le domaine dispose d’une gamme variée de terroirs dans l’appellation. Les Perrières est un climat situé en haut du coteau sud de Nuits. Dans le verre, un vin dense et complexe, aux notes de fruits rouges compotés, qui ne pourra que se bonifier avec le temps. 
♦ 2026-2033

 2021 VINTAGE

by Sarah Marsh

“A very red-fruit vintage, except in Vaucrains, and the acidity makes it very energetic. Not a heavy vintage,” remarks Christophe Drag, who used a slightly shorter vatting this year. When the density reached 1010, he just pushed the cap beneath the surface. As ever, no stems. A super-reliable domaine.

Nuits-St-Georges Premier Cru Les Bousselots
92

Nuits-St-Georges Premier Cru Les Damodes
92–93

Nuits-St-Georges Premier Cru Les Perrières
94

Nuits-St-Georges Premier Cru Rue de Chaux 
92–93

Nuits-St-Georges Premier Cru Les Vaucrains
95

2021 Bourgogne “Noyer Pendu” red
86-88
2021 Nuits St. Georges red
87-89
2021 Nuits St. Georges “Aux Bousselots” 1er red
90-92
2021 Nuits St. Georges “Les Damodes” 1er red
90-92
2021 Nuits St. Georges “Les Perrières” 1er red
91-93
2021 Nuits St. Georges “Rue de Chaux” 1er red
89-92
2021 Nuits St. Georges “Les Vaucrains” 1er red
91-93
2021 Vosne-Romanée “Aux Ravioles” red
88-90

2020 Nuits St. Georges “Aux Bousselots” 1er red
91 
2020 Nuits St. Georges “Les Damodes” 1er red
92 
2020 Nuits St. Georges “Les Vaucrains” 1er red
93

From Dealing with the New Paradigm: Burgundy 2018 (Nov 2022) by Neal Martin

Nuits Saint-Georges Les Perrières 1^er Cru
90

The 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Perrières 1er Cru has a high-toned, opulent bouquet with cassis fruit, iodine and peony, just obscuring some of the terroir expression. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fine acidity, fleshy and forward, though lacking complexity and mineralité on the finish. A typical 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges in many respects. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.
Drinking Window: 2023 - 2032
 

Nuits Saint-Georges Les Vaucrains 1^er Cru
92

The 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Vaucrains 1er Cru has a well-defined nose with more Pinoté than Gouge's Les Saint-Georges: more red fruit here and greater terroir expression. Hints of gravel and tobacco percolate through with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins, well-pitched acidity, taut and fresh with a lightly spiced, quite persistent finish. Clever winemaking here - this is a fine Nuits Saint-Georges that needs a couple of years to assimilate the oak. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.
Drinking Window: 2024 - 2045
 

Nuits Saint-Georges Les Damodes 1^er Cru
89

The 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Damodes 1er Cru has a slightly laboured bouquet with dark berry fruit, undergrowth and light bergamot scents. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannins, quite dense and sinewy with a grippy, black pepper tinged finish. More dark than light in this Nuit Saint-Georges. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.
Drinking Window: 2024 - 2042
 

Nuits-Saint-Georges

Vieilles vignes 2020 * (1 étoile)

Une cuvée importante pour le domaine avec ses 2,5 ha. Elle représente un profil bien typé de l’appellation, en tout cas tel que souvent admis : des tanins bien présents lui donnent un caractère affirmé ; une matière solide, support d’une belle palette de fruits rouges, qui incite à la garde.

♦ 2025-2032

Nuits-Saint-Georges

1^er cru, Rue de Chaux 2020 * (1 étoile)

A proximité du village et sur un terroir qui donne généralement des vins structurés, ce climat est ici fidèle à sa réputation : une cuvée expressive (notes florales, animales et torréfiées), fougueuse en bouche, virile même, qui s’assagira avec le temps.

♦ 2026-2032

Nuits-Saint-Georges

1^er cru, Les Vaucrains 2020 * (1 étoile)

Un beau terroir du sud de l’appellation où le domaine exploite 41 ares de vignes soixantenaires. Des notes élégantes de fruits rouges et noirs, de poivre et de caramel montent au nez. La bouche, d’une belle longueur, fait rimer puissance et gourmandise. Un candidat à la longue garde.

♦ 2026- 2032

Nuits-Saint-Georges 2019** (p.360)

Un village qui représente une belle proportion du domaine : 2.5ha. C’est aussi et surtout un remarquable ambassadeur de son appellation : sa solide structure tannique et sa complexité aromatique en attestent. Des notes de cerise, de mûre, de cassis et d’amande séduisent spontanément au nez. En bouche, on apprécie son onctuosité, sa solidité donc, mais sans rudesse, son équilibre et sa longueur.

Les Vaucrains Premier Cru Nuits-St.-Georges – 94

This wine opens with a seductive combination of smoky oak and fresh red cherry that has a lifted edge of conifer. Slender firmness characterizes the elegant palate where pristine red fruit seems held in a crunchy, tight grip of tannins. Structure, freshness and cherry unite into a juicy, alluring and elegant wine.

2016 Les Bousselots Premier Cru Nuits-St.-Georges – 93

Notes of oak with their glossy toastiness are prominent on this wine. They accompany the red-cherry fruit on nose and palate, adding smoothness to the ripe but wonderfully tart fruit. Freshness counters the oaky richness that is heightened by fine but firm tannins. 

2016 Les Perrières Premier Cru Nuits-St.-Georges – 93

Sumptuous oak leads on the nose of this wine, tinging dark cherry with hints of toast and smoke. On the palate the pristine fruit breaks through with freshness, still resting on those sonorous notions of oak. The palate is firm and crunchy but balanced by that juicy verve.

2016 Pinot Noir Nuits-St.-Georges - 91

An initial, lifted note of kirsch quickly dissipates to leave more subtle red cherry on the nose of this wine. The palate comes in with firmness, its drying tannins framing red cherry and tart berry notes. It is fresh and mouthwatering on the finish.

Nuits-Saint-Georges Villages – 87-89

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru Rue de Chaux – 90-92

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru Les Vaucrains – 90-92

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru Les Perrières – 91-93

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru Les Bousselots – 91-93

Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine Jean Chauvenet – 17.5/20

Good nose and palate and a reassuring amount of tannin and grip make this a nicely balanced wine.  This has always been a good wine for Chauvenet and it looks perfectly set up in 2019. 

Nuits-Saint-Georges, 1er Cru Les Bousselots, Domaine Jean Chauvenet – 17.5 /20

More wild and structured than the village wine, this is a little raw and tough, but there is a faint degree of sweetness in the core which looks promising.  

Nuits-Saint-Georges, 1er Cru Rue de Chaux, Domaine Jean Chauvenet – 17 /20

More old-style with slightly wild fruit and some more extraction and oak impact, this is a dry wine with a more pagan feel and yet it seems to suit this Cru. 

Nuits-Saint-Georges, 1er Cru Les Perrières, Domaine Jean Chauvenet – 18 /20

A much finer and more polished creation which is a clear step up on the village wine, following the same, pure model and I like it enormously. 

Nuits-Saint-Georges, 1er Cru Les Vaucrains, Domaine Jean Chauvenet – 18.5 /20

If Les Perrières is the most seductive of the Premier Crus, then Les Vaucrains looks positively Grand Cru in structure.  This is a beautiful wine and one which has everything I am looking for in top-flight Nuits. 

2019, Bourgogne Pinot Noir Noyer du Pendu,  86-87 – 3*

2019, Nuits-St-Georges,  88-90 – 3*

2019, Vosne-Romanée, 89-91 – 3*

2019, Nuits-St-Georges Aux Argillas 1er Cru,  90-92 – 3*

2019, Nuits-St-Georges Les Damodes 1er Cru,  91-94 – 4*

2019, Nuits-St-Georges Les Bousselots 1er Cru,  88-90 – 2*

2019, Nuits-St-Georges Rue de Chaux 1er Cru,  92-94 – 4*

2019, Nuits-St-Georges Les Poulettes 1er Cru,  90-92 – 3*

2019, Nuits-St-Georges Les Perrières 1er Cru,  92-95 – 4*

2019, Nuits-St-Georges Les Vaucrains 1er Cru,  93-95 – 4*

2019 Nuits-Saint-Georges - 16

2019 Rue de Chaux 1er Cru Nuits-Saint-Georges - 16.5

2019 Aux Bousselots1er Cru Nuits-Saint-Georges - 16.5

2019 Les Perrières 1er Cru Nuits-Saint-Georges - 17

2019 Les Vaucrains 1er Cru Nuits-Saint-Georges - 17

Nuits-Saint-Georges 2019 - 86pts

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Les Perrières" 2019 - 91pts

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Rue de Chaux" 2019 - 94pts

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Les Bousselots" 2019 - 90 pts

Red

2018, Nuits-St-Georges Rue de Chaux 1er Cru, Domaine Jean Chauvenet

 92 – 4*

Mid purple, richer and more alcohol than the 2019: there is an undoubtedly thick texture here though the fruit is delivered fortunately with a mineral crunch behind. This is going to take a while to become accessible. Tasted: November 2020

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1^er cru Les Vaucrains 2018 - 2 étoiles

Evoqué le Climat Les Vaucrains, c’est convoquer l’image même de l’appellation Nuits-Saint-Georges : un vin de garde, solide, profond et parfois ferme, surtout dans sa jeunesse. Nous sommes effectivement dans le secteur sud du village, celui qui produit les vins les plus emblématiques de l’AOC. Cette cuvée le confirme : elle est larde d’épaules, concentrée, tout en évoquant le fruits noirs et la torréfaction.

Nuits-Saint-Georges 2018 - 2 étoiles

Une belle réussite du domaine dans ce millésime qui demandait de l’attention en cuverie. Une cuvée équilibrée, ample et d’une belle longueur. Un vin complet par sa structure, mais aussi particulièrement expressif avec ses notes démonstratives de framboise et de mûre.

2018 Bourgogne « Noyer Pendu » - 86-88

2018 Nuits-Saint-Geroges – 87-90

2018 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1^er cru « Aux Argillas » -89-92

2018 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1^er cru « Aux Bousselots » 89-92

2018 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1^er cru « Les Damodes » - 90-92

2018 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1^er cru « Les Perrières » - 90-93

2018 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1^er cru « Les Poulettes » - 89-92

2018 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1^er cru « Rue de Chaux » - 91-93

2018 Vosne-Romanée « Les Ravioles » - 87-89

2017 Nuits-Saint-Georges – 88

2017 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1^er cru « Les Poulettes » - 90

2017 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1^er cru « Les Vaucrains » - 92

2018 Nuits-St-Georges - 16

Aux Argillas Premier Cru 2018 Nuits-St-Georges - 16

Les Damodes Premier Cru 2018 Nuits-St-Georges - 17

Aux Bousselots Premier Cru 2018 Nuits-St-Georges - 16.5

Les Perrières Premier Cru 2018 Nuits-St-Georges - 17

Les Vaucrains Premier Cru 2018 Nuits-St-Georges - 17

DOMAINE JEAN CHAUVENET - 1 étoile

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1^er cru Aux Argillas 2017 – 16

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1^er cru Les Vaucrains 2017 – 16

Nuits-Saint-Georges 2017 - 1 étoile

Un Nuits construit sur une matière ample et bien équilibrée. Une bonne longueur vient ponctuer un ensemble harmonieux s’exprimant sur des notes de fruits frais (framboise, cassis, groseille) mâtinées d’un boisé discret. 2023-2030

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1^er cru Les Vaucrains 2017 : vin cité

DOMAINE JEAN CHAUVENET

Les Perrières Premier Cru 2017 Nuits- St-Georges - 16.5

Les Vaucrains Premier Cru 2017 Nuits- St-Georges - 16

Nuits  Saint Georges 1er Cru Aux Bousselots 2017

Still north  of the villages but sheltered, and a little lower down the hill. Soils are more clay and, in hot,  dry summers, berries  tend  to  be smaller and more  concentrated.  So here  is something else very different; blacker, brooding fruits with a hint of coolness on the finish.

2025 to 2032.

Nuits  Saint Georges 1er Cru les Perrieres 2017

It’s great to see the southern  Nuits sites back on form after such devastating frosts in 2016. The super gentle maceration and pigeage minds me of the delicacy of operations  in places such as le Pin and Haut  Brion. The result  is the  softest,  most  enticing of fruit compote balanced by the most breathtaking tension and energy. 2024 to 2024

Nuits  Saint Georges 1er Cru Vaucrains 2017

This should surely be considered for Grand Cru status; the politics though are that there are just  a  handful of  local  owners  in  les  Saint  Georges,  including the  Hospices,  but,  at neighbouring Vaucrains, there are 22, and those owners are more dispersed throughout the region. Christophe has 42 ares that produce a healthy 8 barrels. Despite very low yields the 2016 may prove to be the best Vaucrains ever;  2017 is not far behind with plenty of fruit layers, rich damson and jellied, black fruit compote.  It’s  a little on the  wild side with its myrtle and blueberry notes. Exceptional. 2026 to 2035

2017 Bourgogne “Noyer Pendu” red (86-88)

2017  Nuits St. Georges red (89-91)

2017 Nuits St. Georges “Aux Argillas” 1er red (90-92)

2017 Nuits St. Georges “Aux Bousselots” 1er red (89-92)

2017 Nuits St. Georges “Les Damodes” 1er red (90-92)

2017 Nuits St. Georges “Les Lavières” red (89-91)

2017  Nuits St. Georges “Les Perrières” 1er red (91-93)

2017 Nuits St. Georges “Les Poulettes” 1er red (90-93)

2017 Nuits St. Georges “Rue de Chaux” 1er red (89-91)

2017  Nuits St. Georges “Les Vaucrains” 1er red (91-94)

2017 Vosne-Romanée “Aux Ravioles” red (88-91)

2016  Nuits St. Georges “Aux Argillas” 1er red 91

2016  Nuits St. Georges “Les Lavières” red 90

2016  Nuits St. Georges “Les Poulettes” 1er red 92

2016  Nuits St. Georges “Rue de Chaux” 1er red 92

DOMAINE JEAN CHAUVENET

Christine et Christophe Drag ont repris la propriété familiale en 1994 à la suite du départ à la retraite de Jean Chauvenet, père de Christine et fondateur du domaine en 1969. Ils exploitent aujourd’hui un vignoble de 9.17 ha et s’imposent comme une valeur sûre de l’appellation Nuits-Saint-Georges

NUITS-SAINT-GERORGES 1^ER CRU RUE DE CHAUX 2016 **

Ce climat est le plus proche du village en allant vers le sud. Le domaine y exploite 24 ares plantés de vignes de soixante ans. La cuvée 2016 laisse percevoir un excellent potentiel tant sa présence tannique lui assure du volume et de la persistance. Du côté des arômes, les notes de fruits rouges sont accompagnées par un boisé bien fondu. - 2022-2028

NUITS-SAINT-GERORGES 1^ER CRU LES VAUCRAINS 2016 **

Un terroir du sud de l’appellation réputé livrer des vins épaulés, bien typés de leur appellation. Ce 2016 présente en effet des tanins bien en place, mais sans agressivité. Sa longueur est un gage supplémentaire pour l’avenir. - 2022-2028

NUITS-SAINT-GERORGES 1ER CRU DAMODES 2016 *

Nous sommes ici dans la partie nord de l’appellation. Ce vin est appréciable pour son nez intense de cassis, pour son volume, sa longueur et pour la qualité soyeuse de ses tanins. En ensemble prometteur. - 2022-2028

NUITS-SAINT-GERORGES 1ER CRU LES PERRIERES 2016 *

Cette cuvée dévoile au nez de beaux arômes de cassis et d’épices. La bouche, entre tanins fermes et fine acidité, est très harmonieux - 2022-2028

NUITS-SAINT-GERORGES 2016 *

Avec son fruité de cerise noire traduisant une belle maturité des raisins et un caractère épicé, ce village fait preuve de complexité. La bouche franche et structurée ne déçoit pas. - 2021-2028

Domaine Jean Chauvenet -*

Nuits-Sain-Georges 2016 – 15 /20

Nuits-Sain-Georges 1^er cru Argillas 2016 – 16 /20

Nuits-Saint-Georges - 90

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru "Aux Argillas" - 93

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru "Les Damodes" - 92

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru "Les Perrières" - 92

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru "Les Vaucrains" - 93

 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1^er cru « Les Perrières » 2015 **

Ce climat situé au sud de la ville, évoque d’anciennes carrières ; le domaine en exploite 23 ares. Au nez, son 2015 livre une palette complexe évoquant les petits fruits confiturés , signe d’une belle maturité du raisin, agrémentés d’une élégante touche florale et des nuances épicées et vanillées du merrain. Des arômes prolongés par une bouche ample, ronde, soyeuse et longue, dotée de tanins fermes mais fins. Un vin complet, à encaver.

2021-2027

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1^er cru « Aux Argillas » 2015 **

Un vin très expressif (fruits noirs écrasés, vanille, cacao) ample, dense et très puissant. Un 1^er cru imposant qui est loin d’avoir dit son dernier mot.

2022-2027

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1^er cru « Les Damodes » 2015 *

Une cuvée qui se distingue par son joli nez de fruits rouges agrémentés d’un boisé bien intégré, par son équilibre, sa finesse tannique et sa fraîcheur.

2020-2027

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1^er cru « Rue de Chaux» 2015 *

Un vin plein, rond et frais à la fois, doté d’une structure tannique fine, qui donnera sa pleine mesure dans quelques années.

2021-2027

DOMAINE JEAN CHAUVENET - 1*

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1^er cru « Aux Argillas » 2015 – 15,5/20

Joli patrimoine de premiers crus sur Nuits, vinifiés dans le style traditionnel, parfois au détriment de la finesse du tanin. Nuits premier cru Aux Argillas remarquable.

Burgundy 2015

Nuits-Saint-Georges "Les 6 Pièces" - 16.5 /20

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru "Les Bousselots" - 17 /20

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru "Argillas" - 17 /20

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru "Les Perrières" - 17 /20

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru "Les VAucrains" -17.5 /20

Domaine Jean Chauvenet (Nuits St.-Georges)

2015  Bourgogne “Noyer Pendu” red (86-89)

2015  Nuits St. Georges red (89-91)

2015 Nuits St. Georges “Aux Argillas” 1er red (89-92)

2015 Nuits St. Georges “Aux Bousselots” 1er red (90-92)

2015 Nuits St. Georges “Les Damodes” 1er red (90-92)

2015 Nuits St. Georges “Les Lavières” red (88-91)

2015  Nuits St. Georges “Les Perrières” 1er red (90-93)

2015  Nuits St. Georges “Les Poulettes” 1er red (91-93)

2015  Nuits St. Georges “Rue de Chaux” 1er red (90-93)

2015  Nuits St. Georges “Les Vaucrains” 1er red (92-94)

2015 Vosne-Romanée red (87-90)

2014  Nuits St. Georges “Les Lavières” red 89

2014  Nuits St. Georges “Les Perrières” 1er red 91

2014  Nuits St. Georges “Les Vaucrains” 1er red 93 

Grapelive: Wine of the Day September 17, 2016

2013 Domaine Jean Chauvenet, Vosne-Romanee, Red Burgundy, France.

These 2013 red Burgundies don’t get enough credit, in fact some are vastly underrated, especially this wondrous Vosne-Romanee village wine from Jean Chauvenet, it is simply ravishing and is a wine to enjoy now, though it should age well too! I had to go back to this wine at the recent Rosenthal imports tasting, just to be sure I read the label right, yup 2013, yup just a plain wrapper Vosne-Romanee, wow, okay then, this is beautiful, vibrant and vigorous Pinot Noir from an under the radar Domaine, you should find some of this if you are a Burgundy fiend! This gorgeous Vosne-Romanee is terroir driven with heady violets, wild herbs, mineral spice and deep red, blue and black fruits showing blueberry, tree picked plum, loads of cherry and forest berry layers with a background of rose oil, minty anise, tea spice and cedar notes as well as hints of cinnamon, iron, tart currant and earth. This medium bodied Burg is graceful throughout, but with superb density and mouth feel, as you’d expect from a Vosne-Romanee, it is playful on the palate, though seriously thought provoking and lingering. This is well crafted wine, detailed and textured, I’d have really thought it was a Premier Cru at least, and at this price it is a steal, this is certainly a producer in fine form and one to follow. The Chauvenet Vosne-Romanee, I understand was 100% de-stemed fruit, gently macerated including a short cold soak with a cool and lengthy fermentation, then put in barrel to finish malo, and then aged for a year and a half in barrique with about 25% new wood. This is a beautiful and exciting Burgundy, fresh and perfumed with lushness and packed with intrigue, drink over the next 3 to 7 years, this pretty and pure red delivers nothing but class and pleasure!
($65 Est.) 94 Points, grapelive

DOMAINE JEAN CHAUVENET – 2 étoiles

Nuit-Saint-Georges 1^er cru « Les Perrières » 2014 – 16 / 20

Nuit-Saint-Georges 1^er cru « Les Vaucrains » 2014 – 15,5 / 20

Nuit-Saint-Georges 1^er cru « Rue de Chaux » 2014 – 16 / 20

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1^er cru Perrières 2014 – 2 étoiles

Une grande réussite que ce Perrières (terroir de haut de coteau), qui montre beaucoup d'ampleur, de relief et de gras, porté par des tanins denses et enrobés. Une pointe de minéralité lui assure une belle allonge.

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1^er cru Rue de Chaux 2014 – 2 étoiles

Un vin apprécié pour ses arômes fruités et épicés et pour son palais croquant, pulpeux et frais, bâti sur des tanins fins et racés.

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1^er cru Les Vaucrains 2014 – 2 étoiles

Magnifique millésime 2014 pour le domaine avec trois 1^erscrus jugés remarquables. À travers ce très beau Vaucrains frais et séveux, c'est toute la profondeur de l'un des plus beaux terroirs de l'appellation qui s'exprime ici, avec intensité, mêlant concentration et finesse, richesse et élégance, tanins précis et fruité large. Un vin complet.

2012 Domaine Jean Chauvenet Nuits St Georges 1er Cru les Damodes

Oct 2015 Neal Martin 87 Drink: 2015 - 2023

Tasted blind at the annual "Burgfest" tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Nuits St Georges 1er Cru Les Damodes from Jean Chauvenet has a very respectable bouquet with brambly red berry fruit, briary and just a touch of dried violet petals emerging from the glass in somewhat stately fashion. The palate is tart on the entry with pointed red cherry and strawberry fruit, although it does not "flow" like its peers and feels a little stunted on the finish. Not bad, though the domaine producer better wines in this vintage. 

2012 Domaine Jean Chauvenet Nuits St Georges 1er Cru les Perrieres

Oct 2015 Neal Martin 92 Drink: 2016 - 2030 

Tasted blind at the annual "Burgfest" tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Nuits St Georges 1er Cru Perrières from Jean Chauvenet has a endearing bouquet, very well defined with red cherries, fresh strawberries and fine mineralité. This is pure and somehow effortless, with very well handled use of oak. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin. The acidity is spot on though there is a touch of oak to be assimilated. But there is certainly with impressive substance with a sensual, spicy finish that lingers in the mouth. This is a very succinct and sensual Nuits-Saint Georges from Chauvenet. 

2012 Domaine Jean Chauvenet Nuits St Georges 1er Cru les Vaucrains

Oct 2015 Neal Martin 93 Drink: 2017 - 2032 

Tasted blind at the annual "Burgfest" tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Nuits St Georges 1er Cru les Vaucrains has a very attractive bouquet with dark cherries and fresh strawberry notes, the oak very well integrated, extremely pure and refined. The palate is medium-bodied with a gentle grip, layers of red berry fruit-laced with white pepper and dried orange peel. There is a clear backbone to this wine - very structured but not masculine thanks to its smooth and harmonious texture. This is very charming and with the substance to age. Another sterling effort from Chauvenet in 2012...bon vin!  

Les Six Pièces 2014 Nuits-St-Georges

Mid crimson, so much darker than the Georges Lignier wines just tasted. Much more obviously ripe fruit on the nose and thick but smooth tannins. Ripe but juicy and full of flavour. Not terribly long but well balanced in the mid palate. (JH) Drink 2017-2022 15.5

2014 Nuits-St-Georges

Mid to dark crimson. Intense and dark-fruited on the nose. Ripe and spicy. Firm, dry and compact in texture but it finishes rather abruptly. (JH) Drink 2018-2026 16

Aux Argillas Premier Cru 2014 Nuits-St-Georges

Dark and spicy and quite woody. Lots of wood on the palate. A little dry, firm and compact. (JH) Drink 2017-2024 16

Aux Bousselots Premier Cru 2014 Nuits-St-Georges

Very deeply coloured. Rich, dark and spicy on the nose and ripe cherry fruit. Firm and grippy. Very ripe, almost dried cherry. Good length and really fruity but just a bit burly. (JH)

Drink 2018-2026 16.5

Les Damodes Premier Cru 2014 Nuits-St-Georges

Mid crimson. This is still ripe-fruited but more delicate and refined than the Bousselots. Plenty of oak, giving a light note of chocolate, but overall has greater finesse than Bousselots. Needs time for the oak to recede. (JH) Drink 2018-202816.5

Rue de Chaux Premier Cru 2014 Nuits-St-Georges

Very deeply coloured. Again, very ripe cherry fruit. Inviting fruit sweetness and intensity. Chewy and flavourful and bold in structure. Not terribly long but tasty. (JH) Drink 2018-2028 16.5

Les Poulettes Premier Cru 2014 Nuits-St-Georges

Deep crimson. Lifted intense cherry fruit, just the right side of ripe. Big flavours but here the tannins have much more finesse and are really fine and dry. A very different animal from the Rue de Chaux. Long too. (JH) Drink 2019-2030 17

Les Perrières Premier Cru 2014 Nuits-St-Georges

Deep crimson. An attractive interplay of ripe dark fruit and spicy oak. Thick and compact on the palate but the tannins are fully ripe and just need to soften out a bit – and there’s plenty of fruit to keep pace. Really chewy on the finish. I prefer the finesse of the Poulettes and Damodes but there’s plenty going on here. (JH)

Drink 2019-2029 17 

2014 Bourgogne red (86-89)

2014 Nuits St.-Georges red (87-90)

2014 Nuits St.-Georges “Aux Argillas” 1er Cru red (89-91)

2014 Nuits St.-Georges “Aux Bousselots” 1er Cru red (89-91)

2014 Nuits St.-Georges “Les Damodes” 1er Cru red (90-92)

2014 Nuits St.-Georges “Les Lavières” red (88-91)

2014 Nuits St.-Georges “Les Perrières” 1er Cru red (91-93)

2014 Nuits St.-Georges “Les Poulettes” 1er Cru red (90-93)

2014 Nuits St.-Georges “Rue de Chaux” 1er Cru red (90-92)

2014 Nuits St.-Georges “Les Vaucrains” 1er Cru red (91-94)

2014 Vosne-Romanée red (87-89)

2013 Nuits St.-Georges red 88

2013 Nuits St.-Georges “Les Damodes” 1er Cru red 90

2013 Nuits St.-Georges “Les Perrières” 1er Cru red 91

2013 Nuits St.-Georges “Les Vaucrains” 1er Cru red 92

Jean Chauvenet’s son-in-law Christophe Drag told me that 2014 was a “vintage that

produced unexpectedly high quality wines along with reasonably good quantities as well. The

growing season was uneven but not really all that challenging and I had only one parcel that

was materially attacked by the Suzukii flies and I didn’t even choose to mess with it as I just

sold it. We began picking on the 13th of September and brought in clean fruit with moderate

but adequate sugars. Because the fruit was clean we also had good if not high yields as

overall they were right at 46 hl/ha with ~43 hl/ha in the 1ers. As I noted the quality was

unexpected because before the malos had finished the wines were very hard to read. But

now that they have, it seems that each month the quality continues to rise and I am very

optimistic that 2014 is going to be an excellent vintage.” The 2013s, revisited below, were

bottled in March and April 2015.

(Rosenthal Wine Merchant, www.madrose.com, Shekomeko, NY; Berry Brothers & Rudd,

www.bbr.com, Uncorked Ltd, www.uncorked.co.uk, both UK).

2014 Bourgogne: A ripe, fresh and layered nose is comprised of essence of red berries,

plum and earth nuances. The delicious and intense flavors possess both good volume and

an attractive mouth feel, all wrapped in a balanced, firm and lingering finish. This is really

quite good for what it is and would make for an age-worthy house red. (86-89) / 2019

2014 Nuits St.-Georges: (from the northern portion of Nuits, specifically Aux Allots and Aux

St. Jacques). A subtle application of wood sets off notably ripe plum, dark cherry, spice and

humus scents. There is fine richness and volume to the concentrated medium weight flavors

that coat the palate with dry extract on the finish that is very Nuits St. Georges but not really

austere or rustic. Note that moderate patience will be required. (87-90) /2022

2014 Nuits St.-Georges 1er Cru “Aux Argillas”: (from a tiny .17 ha parcel of vines planted

in 1992 in a little seen vineyard located at the southern end of the “Vosne” section of Nuits).

A notably floral nose, in particular lavender and violet, is composed mostly of cassis and

earth scents. There is reasonably good volume to the delicious and relatively supple flavors

that possess both good minerality and detail before culminating in a persistent and firm finale

where a touch of wood surfaces. I repeat that patience will be required as this is solidly

structured. (89-91) / 2024

2014 Nuits St.-Georges 1er Cru “Aux Bousselots”: (Drag noted that his parcel abuts

Chaignots). There are touches of menthol and wood toast sitting atop the relatively spicy

array of cassis, plus and earth scents. The bigger, rich and markedly tighter medium weight

flavors also possess more evident minerality on the linear, focused, serious and lingering

finish. I like the tension and punch but note that this is unlikely to make for interesting

drinking young so patience required. (89-91) / 2024

2014 Nuits St.-Georges 1er Cru “Les Damodes”: (from a .28 ha parcel). A softly spicy and

earthy nose combines notes of both red and blue pinot fruit with hints of sandalwood, game

and underbrush. There is excellent detail to the punchy and delicious medium weight flavors

that exhibit plenty of minerality on the explosively long, linear and serious finale. Again, this is

going to require extended bottle age and despite the obvious muscle this isn’t rustic.

(90-92) / 2026

2014 Nuits St.-Georges 1er Cru “Les Lavières”: This is also quite ripe with plenty of spice,

earth and gamy nuances present on the mostly dark berry fruit liqueur-like aromas. As is

usually the case the middle weight flavors possess a more refined mouth feel while exuding

a subtle minerality on the mouth coating, balanced and youthfully austere finale. Lovely.

(88-91) / 2021

2014 Nuits St.-Georges 1er Cru “Les Perrières”: (from a .23 ha parcel). This possesses

what is arguably the most complex nose in the range with its broad-based aromas of ripe

black currant, menthol, iron, animale and plenty of warm earth. I very much like the intensity

of the well-delineated and stonier middle weight flavors that possess a markedly finer mouth

feel, all wrapped in a wonderfully deep and impeccably well-balanced finale. This is terrific

and worth your interest. (91-93) / 2024

2014 Nuits St.-Georges 1er Cru “Les Poulettes”: An ultra-fresh and again notably ripe

and quite spicy nose features notes of mostly black berry liqueur with soft hints of wood.

There is outstanding richness to the delicious, full-bodied and muscular flavors that possess

a caressing mouth feel before terminating in a markedly firm and very Nuits finish that avoids

undue austerity or rusticity. Provided you have the patience to wait, this is worth adding to

your cellars. (90-93) / 2026

2014 Nuits St.-Georges 1er Cru “Rue de Chaux”: Here too the expressive nose is notably

floral which adds a touch of elegance to the otherwise distinctly earthy and gamy nose of

black raspberry, spice and wood toast aromas. There is a bit more volume to the palate

coating and concentrated medium-bodied flavors that possess a velvety yet entirely serious

mouth feel while delivering excellent length on the notably structured but not hard or

especially austere finale. Patience. (90-92) / 2026

2014 Nuits St.-Georges 1er Cru “Les Vaucrains”: (from a .41 ha parcel). While not quite

as complex as the nose of the Perrières this is also admirably layered with its array of plum,

violet, earth, sauvage and discreet spice nuances. There is outstanding power, intensity and

size to the big-bodied flavors that exhibit huge length on the vibrant and, unusually, only a

trace of backend rusticity. The tannic spine though is pronounced and this is clearly going to

need a long time in a cool cellar before it reaches its apogee. Another one to look for

provided that you have the patience. (91-94) / 2029

2014 Vosne-Romanée: (from Ravioles). An overtly spicy and again quite fresh nose offers

up notes of Asian-style tea, red currant, violets and hints of sandalwood. The relatively

forward medium-bodied flavors possess both good intensity and vibrancy and while the finish

is not especially refined it is both balanced and persistent. (87-89) / 2021

2013 Nuits St.-Georges: (from the northern portion of Nuits, specifically Aux Allots and Aux

St. Jacques). There is a touch of herbal tea to the very fresh aromas of pungent earth,

sauvage and assorted dark berry fruit scents. This is a relatively powerful effort yet the

delicious and lightly mineral-inflected flavors possess a caressing mouth feel on the midpalate

though there is a trace of Nuits rusticity on the complex, balanced and firm finale.

(88-89) / 2020

2013 Nuits St.-Georges 1er Cru “Les Damodes”: (from a .28 ha parcel). There is a hint of

menthol sitting atop the ripe nose that is comprised by notes of cassis, plum, violet and

plenty of freshly turned earth scents. There is both excellent richness and volume to the fullbodied,

round and caressing flavors that coat the mouth on the velvety finale where a touch

of wood is in evidence. Lovely though note that this is very Nuits in basic character so at

least some patience will be required. 90 / 2023

2013 Nuits St.-Georges 1er Cru “Les Perrières”: (from a .23 ha parcel). Here too a

discreet touch of wood sets off very ripe aromas of plum and sauvage hints along with notes

of spice and earth. There is good power to the focused, intense and mineral-laden middle

weight flavors that are shaped by ripe and firm tannins before culminating in a dusty and

impressively long finish. This is a robust but not austere effort that is ultra-rich while

remaining beautifully balanced. 91 / 2023

2013 Nuits St.-Georges 1er Cru “Les Vaucrains”: (from a .41 ha parcel). A

brooding and ultra-serious nose features notes of black berry liqueur along with

plenty of earth and game nuances. There is fine verve to the imposing, robust and

overtly muscular big-bodied flavors that are shaped by very firm and somewhat rustic

tannins on the very powerful and palate coating finish. Despite the considerable size

and weight this remains very well balanced though note well that this will require

plenty of cellar time. In sum, this is textbook Vaucrains. 92 / 2025

Jean's cellars are just off the main road. Fork right as you go north out of town and you will be treated to some of the best in town. Vineyard holdings are relatively large here but in Bousselots, Vaucrains and Perrieres; Jean has some of the finest 1er Cru vineyards in the Cotes de Nuits. Truly outstanding in recent years such as 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. Son in law Christophe Drag is one of the biggest movers in quality terms. He harvests into very small crates and so cleaner and less damaged fruit can be moved directly into the fermentation vats without the need of auger or pump. All fruit is de-stemmed, except in very high acid years, and there is a cool pre-fermentation maceration for 5 to 6 days. Harvest began on 13th September and most fruit was in before the heat of 18th. The differences between these vineyards are quite marked and so a few of these in the cellar make wine appreciation most rewarding. Stunning range and the Vaucrains is world beater.
Nuits Saint Georges ‘les 6 pieces’ 2014
From six well chosen sites, with vines aged no younger than 25 years, this is an exceptional glass of Burgundy. There are a few smaller wines here but not to compare with this wonderful offering. There's an almost white wine type of acid to balance intense, glace fruits. 2017 to 2021
Nuits Saint Georges 2014
We would usually offer only one of these two Nuits, but they are so remarkable in 2014 that we couldn't resist buying both! Fruit comes from 3 climats, Alliots, Charmottes and St Julien. All are iron rich and with gravel or sand to give good drainage. They come together to yield a deeply coloured, chewy, bright red and black fruit red with a tense, mineral side. There is more complexity to come. Some of the weight of 2009 here. 2018 to 2025
Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Aux Argillas 2014
A south facing vineyard which is more expressive and more typical of a wine at this stage. This one is defined by a certain tension and hardness of chalky tannin, elderberry, and cassis. Seems easier on the finish as the acids mellow nicely; perhaps one for the medium term. 2018 to 2024.
Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Bousselots 2014
Just around the corner from Argillas, and often expressing warm characters, this doesn’t disappoint with pepper, spice, clove, chocolate, brooding black fruits and plenty more complexity to this soft, yet puissant and long lasting 1er Cru. 2019 to 2024
Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Damodes 2014
One of the best known vineyards and deservedly so. These vines were planted by the young Jean Chauvenet and his father in 1953 and 1954. Silky on the mid palate with a natural feel of red and black cherry fruit. Fine and sweet, more red fruit finish. Damodes is always the most silky, soft and chocolate textured of these. It seems even more so in 2014 vintage. 2018 to 2026
Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Rue de Chaux 2014
Moving south of town these wines tend to be a little denser and slightly softer. There are only 3 barrels of this one (normally 4 or 5). Dense and creamy, delicate fruits and a big blob of ripe acidity on the mid palate. The finish is more fruit dominant; raspberry, redcurrant and ripe rhubarb. This will evolve well in the medium term. 2018 to 2023
Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Poulettes 2014
So rare it should be called ‘Dents de Poulettes’. The vineyard is quite remote, high up and under the cliffs on the southern side and rarely visited by any other than the farmers on foot, and so it’s a sanctuary for wild game. There's a perfect balance between slatey and salty mineral notes with super ripe fruits. These will knit together well in 8 years or so. 2020 to 2025
Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru les Perrieres 2014
Coming to the business end of this selection now and, as in 2013, the Perrieres is right up there with the might Vaucrains. Clean, Pinot nose with hints of strawberry, silky chocolate and light spice. This will mature into a unique, yet popular style; mint, choc chip, and herbal notes of Vermouth, citrus peel and red fruit complexity. This is what we buy Burgundy for! 2024 to 2029
Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Vaucrains 2014
This should surely be considered for Grand Cru status; the politics though are that there are just a handful of local owners in les Saint Georges, including the Hospices, but, at neighbouring Vaucrains, there are 22, and those owners are more dispersed throughout the region. Christophe has 42 ares that usually produce a healthy 8 barrels. Gorgeous, brooding, buttery, mocha, light spice and with bramble and loganberry fruits. Nothing too powerful and all very elegant. Cool and long on the finish. Grand Cu quality. 2026 to 2034

Nuits Saint Georges 1^er cru Les Damodes 2013

Ce climat, situé côté Vosne-Romanée, est réputé pour livrer des vins fins. Cette cuvée est fidèle au terroir : si le nez est fermé pour l'heure, la bouche se montre souple et ronde, sans tanins massifs, épaulée par une fine acidité.

Nuits Saint Georges 1^er cru Les Bousselots 2013

Des notes de petits fruits rouges et de sous-bois montent progressivement au nez. La bouche est souple et fraîche en attaque, puis se fait plus consistante et se conclut sur une pointe de fermeté tannique.

Nuits Saint Georges 1^er cru Les Perrières 2013 

Le nez prend forme après quelques minutes d'aération sur des notes de fruits rouges à bonne maturité. En bouche, on découvre un Nuits gourmand, séduisant par sa souplesse, sa rondeur et sa générosité, impressions renforcées par des tanins tendres. Une vivacité mesurée apporte un dynamisme appréciable en finale. Une étoile

DOMAINE JEAN CHAUVENET : 2 étoiles

Nuits Saint Georges 1^er cru Les Damodes 2013 : 17/20 COUP DE CŒUR

Grand vin complet, long, remarquablement floral, idéalement typé Damodes, que nous recommandons chaleureusement.

Nuits Saint Georges 1^er cru Aux Argillas 2013 : 15/20

Nuits Saint Georges 1^er cru Les Perrières 2013 : 14.5/20

Référencés / listed at HOTEL MARTINEZ Cannes

Nuits Saint Georges 1^er cru Les Vaucrains Domaine Jean Chauvenet

2013  Bourgogne red (86-89)
2013 Nuits St.-Georges red (89-91)
2013 Nuits St.-Georges “Aux Argillas” 1er red (89-92)
2013 Nuits St.-Georges “Aux Bousselots” 1er red (90-92)
2013 Nuits St.-Georges “Les Damodes” 1er red (89-92)
2013 Nuits St.-Georges “Les Lavières” red (89-91)
2013 Nuits St.-Georges “Les Perrières” 1er red (90-93)
2013 Nuits St.-Georges “Les Poulettes” 1er red (90-93)
2013 Nuits St.-Georges “Les Six Pièces” red (87-90)
2013 Nuits St.-Georges “Rue de Chaux” 1er red (90-92)
2013 Nuits St.-Georges “Les Vaucrains” 1er red (91-94)
2013 Vosne-Romanée red (88-91)
 

Dom. Jean Chauvenet, Les Six Pièces 2013 Nuits-St-Georges 16

 Dom. Jean Chauvenet 2013 Nuits-St-Georges 16.5

 Dom. Jean Chauvenet, Les Damodes Premier Cru 2013 Nuits-St-Georges 16.5

 Dom. Jean Chauvenet, Les Perrières Premier Cru 2013 Nuits-St-Georges 17

 Dom. Jean Chauvenet, Les Poulettes Premier Cru 2013 Nuits-St-Georges 17

 Dom. Jean Chauvenet, Les Vaucrains Premier Cru 2013 Nuits-St-Georges 17.5

BVV a le grand plaisir de voir nombre de ses domaines listés au mythique Royal Automobile Club de Londres

Château de la Saule, Domaine Georges Lignier, Domaine Bitouzet Prieur, Domaine Jérôme Chezeaux, Domaine Chofflet Valdenaire, Domaine du Meix-foulot, Domaine Edmond Cornu, Domaine Jean Chauvenet, Domaine Lavantureux Frères

Nuits-saint-georges 1er cru Les Perrières 2012 Domaine Jean Chauvenet

 * Vin très réussi

Christine et Christophe Drag ont repris la propriété familiale en 1994 à la suite du départ à la retraite de Jean Chauvenet, père de Christine et fondateur du domaine en 1969. Ils exploitent aujourd'hui un vignoble de 9,1ha et s'imposent comme une valeur sûre de l'appellation Nuits-Saint-Georges.

Coup de cœur dans les deux dernières éditions, le couple Drag est fidèle au rendez-vous du Guide avec trois vins de belle facture. Ce 1er cru Perrières – qui porte bien son nom puisqu'il est situé juste en dessous de la route desservant la carrière – est un classique du domaine. Dans sa version 2012, il présente un nez riche et intense de griotte à l'alcool et d'épices douces, relayé par une bouche dense, charnue, gourmande, d'une belle longueur, portée par des tanins solides qui lui assureront un bon vieillissement. Garde2016 - 2021          Accord mets vin : pigeonneau aux petits pois      

Autre(s) vin(s) du producteur sélectionné dans cette édition :

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru Les Damodes 2012: un joli nez de cassis mûr, de réglisse et de sous-bois, une bouche tendue et serrée.   * Vin très réussi  Garde2017 -   2021

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru Rue de Chaux 2012 : boisé, tannique, encore jeune et austère, mais prometteur.   vin cité  Garde2017 -   2021

Domaine Jean Chauvenet **

Retour mérité dans le guide de ce beau domaine classique de Nuits, avec un joli patrimoine de premiers crus : les vins sont de style traditionnel, charnus, fermes, parfois un peu trop austères et asséchants mais vieillissant bien. En 2011 le fruit du pinot noir semble mieux respecté et les extractions plus équilibrées tout comme en 2012.

Nuits-Saint-Georges premier cru Vaucrains 2012

Grand nez complexe de fruits noirs, corps complet pour le millésime, texture particulièrement veloutée, classe et longueur de grand cru, hautement recommandé.

Note: 17.0
Apogée: de 2022 à 2027

- 88 Pts. Dom. Jean Chauvenet Bourgogne Pinot Noir
- 90 Pts. Dom. Jean Chauvenet Nuits-St-Georges
- 91 Pts. Dom. Jean Chauvenet Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Les Damodes
- 92 Pts. Dom. Jean Chauvenet Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Rue de Chaux
- 93 Pts. Dom. Jean Chauvenet Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Les Perrières
- 91 Pts. Dom. Jean Chauvenet Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Les Vaucrains

James Handford MW and Greg Sherwood MW :

• - Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2012
• Nuits-Saint-Georges 2012
• Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Argillas 2012
• Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Bousselots 2012
• Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Damodes 2012
• Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Rue de Chaux 2012
• Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Perrieres 2012
• Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Vaucrains 2012

...

• 2012 Bourgogne red (86-88)
• 2012 Nuits St.-Georges red (89-91)
• 2012 Nuits St.-Georges “Aux Argillas” 1er red (90-92)
• 2012 Nuits St.-Georges “Aux Bousselots” 1er red (90-92)
• 2012 Nuits St.-Georges “Les Damodes” 1er red (89-92)
• 2012 Nuits St.-Georges “Les Perrières” 1er red (90-93)
• 2012 Nuits St.-Georges “Rue de Chaux” 1er red (90-92)
• 2012 Nuits St.-Georges “Les Vaucrains” 1er red (91-93)
• 2012 Vosne-Romanée red (87-89)
• 2011 Nuits St.-Georges red 88
• 2011 Nuits St.-Georges “Rue de Chaux” 1er red 90
• 2011 Nuits St.-Georges “Les Vaucrains” 1er red 92

...

- Nuits Saint Georges 1er cru Pruliers 2010 : 15.5/20
Bon boisé,vin plein et harmonieux, raisin mûr, bonne suite en bouche, léger manque de fraîcheur mais à un haut niveau.

- Nuits Saint Georges 1er cru Les Vaucrains 2010 : 15.5/20
Moins exceptionnel que d’autres vaucrains mais beau vin, riche, harmonieux, assez long, droit, peut-être pas assez artistiquement vinifié.

• James Handford MW and Greg Sherwood MW :
• Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2011 £125.00
• Nuits Saint Georges ‘les 6 Pieces’ 2011 £195.00
• Nuits Saint Georges 2011 £240.00
• Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Aux Argillas 2011 £360.00
• Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Bousselots 2011 £360.00
• Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Damodes 2011 £399.00
• Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Rue de Chaux £360.00
• Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru les Perrieres £435.00
• Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Vaucrains £275.00 (6)

...

Coup de coeur :

Nuits St Georges 1er cru Les Perrières 2010

- Nuits St Georges 1er cru Les Perrières 2009 – 16.5/20
Rouge
2019 à 2024
Nez racé de fruits rouges, corps remarquable, tanin très bien extrait, un très beau Nuits.

- Nuits St Georges 1er cru Les Vaucrains 2009 – 16.5/20
Rouge
2019 à 2027
Puissant, harmonieux, terroir très marqué, élevage en excellent bois, complet, rappelant les équilibres de l’étonnant 1966 du domaine.

Deux étoiles :

Nuits St Georges Les Vaucrains 1er Cru 2009

Nuits-St-Georges 2009

"The tannins are more sophisticated, the fruit expression richer and more classy, the flavours more complex : all because there is more attention to detail, more control and no stems..."

• Bourgogne 2009
• Nuits St Georges 2009
• Nuits St Georges Aux Argillas 1er Cru 2009
• Nuits St Georges Aux Bousselots 1er Cru 2009
• Nuits St Georges Damodes 1er Cru 2009
• Nuits St Georges Les Perrières 1er Cru 2009
• Nuits St Georges Les Vaucrains 1er Cru 2009
• Nuits St Georges Les Poulettes 2009
• Nuits St Georges Rue de Chaux 1er Cru 2009
• Vosne-Romanée 2009
• Nuits St Georges 2008
• Nuits St Georges Damodes 1er Cru 2008
• Nuits St Georges Les Vaucrains 1er Cru 2008

Deux étoiles :

Nuits-St-Georges 2008

• Bourgogne 2008
• Nuits St Georges 2008
• Nuits St Georges Aux Argillas 1er Cru 2008
• Nuits St Georges Aux Bousselots 1er Cru 2008
• Nuits St Georges Damodes 1er Cru 2008
• Nuits St Georges Les Perrières 1er Cru 2008
• Nuits St Georges Les Vaucrains 1er Cru 2008
• Nuits St Georges 2007
• Nuits St Georges Aux Argillas 1er Cru 2007
• Nuits St Georges Aux Bousselots 1er Cru 2007
• Nuits St Georges Damodes 1er Cru 2007
• Nuits St Georges Les Perrières 1er Cru 2007
• Nuits St Georges Rue de Chaux 1er Cru 2007
• Nuits St Georges Les Vaucrains 1er Cru 2007

...

The Buying Guide

92. Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru « Les Damodes » 2007 $88
This is well-marked by oak, with ample fruit and flesh to match. The overall impression is
very seductive, revealing black cherry, blackberry, vanilla and mineral notes all wrapped in a suave package, with a long, lingering aftertaste. Best from 2012 through 2022. – B.S.

The score:
95-100: Classic: a great wine
90-94: Oustanding: a wine of superior character and style.
85-89: Very good: a wine with special qualities
80-84: Good: a solid, well-made wine
75-79: Mediocre: a drinkable wine that may have minor flaws
50-74: Not Recommended

Nuits St Georges Damodes 1er Cru 2007

BURGUNDY 2007 TASTING NOTES
26 Jan 2009 by Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding

• Nuits-St-Georges 2007 Rouge 16 Drink 2011-14

Light crimson. Fresh and fragrant and (just) sufficiently ripe. Very structured with
quite a bit of oak in evidence. Ambitious and very Nuits - solid even if not seductive!

• Les Damodes Premier Cru 2007 Nuits-St-Georges Rouge 16.5 Drink 2011-15

Meaty and rich and pretty flashy even if not the subtlest. Good for those who seek
fairly early gratification.

• Rue de Chaux Premier Cru 2007 Nuits-St-Georges Rouge 16 Drink 2012-16

Smoky, almost charred nose. Sweet start and very direct cherry flavours. Chewy
finish. Needs a little time to settle down as it's a bit coarse at the moment.