Today started off with a bang. We met Bertrand and Deni Chevillon in their winery, (Robert is retired). This is considered the benchmark property of the appellation and I could see why. The reds were so concentrated and dense, they completely wowed me. I have loved Burgundy for a long time, but have always appreciated them for their finesse. These were powerhouses of concentration, some of these Pinot's were so dark, I couldn't even see through the glass. The fruit just burst forward and these completely blew away any Oregon Pinot I have ever tried, (and that's saying a lot). Not only that, but they were so velvety going down. Perfection in a bottle. Even the aged wines were delicious. I bought quite a bit of this winery's wares and they will be here later this year. I also bought with my own money a bottle of Marc de Bourgogne, a brandy the brothers had made from grapes and stems.
Tasting order:
2008 Aligote Bourgogne Blanc-this was really quite good for the money
2008 Chardonnay Bourgogne Blanc-I thought this was fantastic for the money as well and brought some in.
2008 Nuits-Saint-George Blanc-this was a Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay blend...very unusual for Burgundy
2008 Bourgogne Rouge Passetoutgrain-1/3 Gamay and 2/3 Pinot Noir, light, but with good color
2008 Bourgogne Rouge-Great balance between fruit and minerality
2008 Nuits-Saint-George-strawberry, rhubarb, cherry, wee bit smoky, absolutely awesome
2008 Nuits-Saint-George 'Les Bousselots' 1er Cru-Really good concentrated fruit and great structure
2008 Nuits-Saint-George 'Chaignots' 1er Cru-Really, dark beautiful color. Spicy raspberry, black cherry, cola and leather
2008 Nuits-Saint-George 'Roncieres' 1er Cru-Deeper and darker in color than the last wine
2008 Nuits-Saint-George 'Perrieres' 1er Cru-More and more concentrated with each one with darker berries each time. Juicy, mouth-filling fruit
2008 Nuits-Saint-George 'Pruliers' 1er Cru-Big, black and spicy
2008 Nuits-Saint-George 'Les Cailles' 1er Cru-This is considered a Super Premier Cru, it was so dark I couldn't see through it.
2008 Nuits-Saint-George 'Les St. Georges'-75+year old Pinot vines. You tell me.
2008 Nuits-Saint-George 'Les Vaucrains'-100+year old Pinot vines. The big daddy of all Pinot's
2007 Nuits-Saint-George 'Les Cailles'
2007 Nuits-Saint-George 'Les Saint George'
2007 Nuits-Saint-George 'Les Vaucrains'
1995 Nuits-Saint-George 'Les Saint George'-This still had power, intensity and grace. These wines age really well.
Bertrand Chevillon
Deni Chevillon
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