Chevillon NSG fruit, bargain price
Some of the most satisfying bottles in Burgundy are not the grandest or most expensive, but they are the ones that make you want to pour a second glass before you’ve even finished the first. Here’s one that has that in spades from an old-school Burgundy icon in Robert Chevillon.
Robert Chevillon is one of the most respected producers in Nuits-Saint-Georges, a domaine known for longevity and a deep understanding of Pinot Noir. Their village and premier cru wines are collected by serious Burgundy lovers around the world. As a humble Passetoutgrain, this wine still carries that same level of care and craftsmanship.
All of the fruit for this Passetoutgrain comes from vineyards surrounding the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation. The wine is built on youthful Pinot Noir, blended with a touch of Gamay in the classic Burgundian tradition. I think that small addition of Gamay works magic: it softens the edges of young Pinot and adds a juicy, energetic brightness that makes the wine irresistibly drinkable from the moment the cork is pulled.
The 2022 vintage brings exceptional clarity of fruit. In the glass, the wine offers fresh cherry, wild strawberry, rose petal, and a whisper of spice. The palate is light on its feet yet quietly complex, with silky texture, vibrant acidity, and just enough structure to keep everything in balance. It is the kind of wine that disappears quickly, glass by glass, without ever feeling heavy or demanding. I wouldn’t term this glou glou, but it sure is a pleasure.
This is Burgundy for real life. For a Beaujolais lover or a more ‘serious’ drinker, this wine is a pleasure. I’ve come to appreciate this style of wine more and more over the years-If you love Burgundy, this is the bottle you open when you want to be reminded why you fell in love with it in the first place.
