2010 Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Roncieres 1er Cru

The 2010 Nuits St. Georges Les Roncières boasts gorgeous inner perfume. Freshly cut roses, hard candy and the sweetest, juiciest of red berries burst from the glass in this totally seductive, sensual wine. Here, too, the sheer depth of the fruit is striking. This is a great showing from Chevillon.

The 2010 Nuits St. Georges Les Roncieres boasts gorgeous inner perfume. Freshly cut roses, hard candy and the sweetest, juiciest of red berries burst from the glass in this totally seductive, sensual wine. Here, too, the sheer depth of the fruit is striking. This is a great showing from Chevillon. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2035. I have to say, this is a stunning set of wines from Denis and Bertrand Chevillon. The Chevillons told me they were surprised by the quality of the wines given the challenges of the growing season. The 2010s saw 5-10 days of cold soak, followed by 15-21 days of cuvaison. The wines were aged on their lees in French oak barrels, 30% new for the top wines and less for the mid- and entry-level wines. The 2010s will be bottled beginning in March 2012 through July 2012. Unfortunately, the 2009s were in an awkward stage on my last visit, so I had to wait a few more months to taste those wines. It was worth the wait. Chevillon’s 2009s are among the wines of the vintage. The 2009s were bottled beginning February (for the entry-level wines) through April for the top selections. I will report on the domaine’s 2009s in the April issue. Importer: Kermit Lynch, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 524-1524

Good bright, dark red with ruby tones. Superripe aromas of black cherry, raspberry and redcurrant complemented by a meaty nuance. Fat, chewy and stuffed with dark fruit flavors. An impression of sucrosite gives this wine a showy quality today. Finishes long and rich, with smooth tannins. An excellent showing.