Talk to people who've been collecting Burgundy for twenty or thirty years about which wines age the longest, which producers are the most consistent, and Chevillon's name always pops up.
Chevillon is a lesson in Nuits-St-Georges, in all its meaty, wild, textured glory.
In the context of Burgundy, for the quality, they are some of the strongest values around.
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The truth is that without any Grand Crus and without any catchy taglines to be marketed with, Nuits-St-Georges cruises under the radar. This belies the fact that great Nuits-St-Georges can be just as haunting as any wine made in this fabled land. The best rival Grand Crus in longevity.
Today, we're happy to offer Chevillon's 2010 Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Les Perrières.
This has been one of our favorite vintages for red Burgundy in the past twenty years. The 2010s have clarity and concentration that amaze. Bertrand Chevillon himself called the 2010 line-up "linear and precise, with excellent energy and displaying the underlying terroirs perfectly." It probably goes without saying that Chevillon's 2010s are utterly brilliant.
Les Perrieres is located in the prime section of Nuits-St-Georges, in the southern part of the commune, very close to the grandest sites of the village, including Les Saint Georges, Pruliers, Cailles, and Vaucrains. Les Perrieres sits a bit higher up on the slope, and as such, it tends to be a bit finer than many of its neighbors. One doesn't quite get the fullness of Les Saint Georges or Vaucrains, but one gains in finesse, in delineation, in brightness, and in clarity.
Even in the context of Chevillon's very strong 2010s, Perrières absolutely shined. There's incredible detail and intensity, with an earthy minerality that rages across the palate. The total package is absolutely thrilling.
Before wrapping up, I should warn you that this is a modest parcel. I encourage you to get your orders in early.
To order, email offers@crushwineco.com or call the store at (212) 980-9463.
Ian McFadden
Director, Fine & Rare
Crush Wine & Spirits
