Chauvenet Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Vaucrains 2011

Chauvenet Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru “Les Vaucrains” 2011

A serious and expressive Premier Cru from one of Nuits-Saint-Georges’ most esteemed vineyards, Chauvenet’s Les Vaucrains 2011 showcases the appellation’s signature depth and structure in a beautifully evolved, terroir-driven style. Les Vaucrains, located on the southern side of the village, is known for producing some of the most powerful and long-lived wines of Nuits-Saint-Georges, often likened to its Gevrey-Chambertin neighbors.

With over a decade of bottle age, the wine has developed a complex and savory bouquet of dried cherry, red plum, and blackberry, layered with notes of leather, sous-bois, truffle, and dried herbs. Subtle hints of spice, tea leaf, and mineral emerge with air. On the palate, the wine is medium- to full-bodied, with resolved yet still present tannins, balanced acidity, and a firm, earthy core. Flavors of dark red fruit, forest floor, and savory spice lead into a long, harmonious finish.

Fully mature yet still energetic, the 2011 Les Vaucrains is drinking beautifully now, offering a compelling opportunity to experience a classic Nuits-Saint-Georges at peak expression.

Grape: 100% Pinot Noir

Region: Nuits-Saint-Georges, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France

Vineyard: Les Vaucrains (Premier Cru)

Style: Structured, savory, mature

Pairing: Braised meats, duck confit, mushroom dishes, aged Comté

Cellaring: Drink now through 2028+

A soulful, traditionally styled Burgundy that highlights the depth, earthiness, and aging potential of this great Premier Cru.