Chauvenet Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Vaucrains 2013

Chauvenet Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru “Les Vaucrains” 2013

A classic, terroir-driven Burgundy from one of Nuits-Saint-Georges’ most formidable Premier Crus, Chauvenet’s Les Vaucrains 2013 reflects both the vineyard’s inherent power and the vintage’s hallmark freshness and precision. Les Vaucrains is renowned for producing structured, age-worthy wines with depth and authority, and the cooler 2013 vintage emphasizes elegance and mineral clarity over sheer weight.

The nose is complex and savory, offering aromas of red cherry, cranberry, and wild strawberry, layered with dried rose, tea leaf, forest floor, and subtle spice. Notes of iron, crushed stone, and earth add dimension. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and firmly structured, with bright acidity and fine-grained, still-present tannins that frame the wine beautifully. Flavors of tart red fruit, savory herbs, and mineral tones carry through to a long, focused finish.

Now entering an excellent drinking window, the 2013 Les Vaucrains combines classic Nuits-Saint-Georges structure with the transparency and tension of a cooler year, making it both intellectually compelling and highly food-friendly.

Grape: 100% Pinot Noir

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

Vineyard: Les Vaucrains (Premier Cru)

Style: Structured, mineral-driven, classical

Pairing: Roast poultry, duck, mushroom dishes, aged Gruyère

Cellaring: Drink now with decanting; hold through 2032+

A finely etched, traditionally styled Burgundy that highlights the depth, precision, and longevity of this esteemed Premier Cru.