2016 Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Bousselots, Domaine Jean Chauvenet

Domaine Jean Chauvenet is a respected family-run estate located in the heart of Nuits-Saint-Georges, with a long-standing reputation for crafting traditional, terroir-expressive Pinot Noir. Since the 1990s, winemaker Christophe Drag, son-in-law of Jean Chauvenet, has brought a steady hand and a quiet evolution to the domaine, focusing on precise vineyard work, sustainable viticulture, and minimal intervention in the cellar. The estate farms around 9 hectares, including prime holdings in several Premier Cru sites, all vinified to showcase the unique personality of each parcel.

The 2016 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru ‘Les Bousselots’ comes from a north-facing Premier Cru vineyard near the border with Vosne-Romanée, where clay-limestone soils and excellent drainage produce wines with both power and finesse. The 2016 vintage, marked by early challenges and a late, brilliant harvest, has yielded a wine of purity, elegance, and age-worthy structure.

In the glass, this wine offers an expressive nose of dark cherry, blackberry, and crushed violets, lifted by hints of graphite, spice, and forest floor. The palate is refined yet firm, with a dense core of ripe red and black fruits supported by fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. There’s a lovely mineral undertone throughout, and the finish is long, savoury, and texturally complete.

A true representation of Premier Cru Nuits-Saint-Georges, this wine balances structure and sophistication, with the capacity to age gracefully over 10-15 years. Ideal alongside roasted duck, mushroom dishes, or simply enjoyed as a pure expression of Burgundian craft.