COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Domaine Robert Chevillon
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The 2022 Nuits-Saint-Georges Vieilles Vignes from Domaine Robert Chevillon is a French red wine from Burgundy's Côte de Nuits, crafted from 100% Pinot Noir. The "Vieilles Vignes" designation highlights grapes sourced from old vines, contributing to the wine's concentration and complexity. Domaine Robert Chevillon is a respected, multi-generational family estate with a long-standing tradition of working with Pinot Noir, emphasizing sustainable viticulture and a profound connection to their terroir. The vineyard benefits from the region's characteristic clay-limestone soils. The 2022 vintage in Burgundy experienced favorable conditions, resulting in wines with good concentration and freshness.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€62
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
"Vieilles Vignes" means "old vines," signifying grapes from mature plantings.
Fact 02
The estate has been in the Chevillon family for over a century.
Fact 03
Burgundy's Côte de Nuits is often called the "Champs-Élysées of the wine world."
Fact 04
The 2022 vintage is noted for its excellent concentration and freshness.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this Nuits-Saint-Georges Vieilles Vignes involves whole-bunch fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by several weeks of maceration to extract structure and finesse. The wine then undergoes aging in French oak barrels for 12 to 18 months, with about 20% new oak used for this specific cuvée. The estate practices sustainable viticulture, respecting the environment throughout its operations.
