2016 Nuits St Georges 1er Cru Les Bousselots, Domaine Chevillon-Chezeaux
Based in Nuits-Saint-Georges, this fifth-generation family domaine traces its roots to 1887. Run today by Claire Chevillon and Philippe Chezeaux, the estate comprises nearly 9 hectares, including an impressive range of Nuits Premier Cru sites. Philippe works in a traditional, low-intervention style: 100% destemmed fruit, cold maceration, and ageing in modest new oak (20–25%). The aim is wines with finesse, elegance and purity of fruit that reflect their terroir. The wines are classic Nuits-Saint-Georges: structured yet refined, with vibrant fruit and fine, balanced tannins.
Les Bousselots is situated just below Aux Thorey on the Vosne side of the appellation, this lesser known 1er Cru combines clay and limestone soils on a south-east facing mid-slope to produce wines with classic Nuits power, balanced by a touch of Vosne-like finesse, and a silky, complex palate.
"This ripe wine is developing well. The tannins are softening into the warm black fruits. leaving a modicum of freshness. The wine has a good future, and will be ready from 2022" Wine Enthusiast, Jan 2019