2010 Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits St. Georges Chaignots (750ml)

93 points John Gilman The Chaignots chez Chevillon is often the most exuberant of the premier crus out of the blocks, but the 2010 shows a wonderful sense of reserve in this vintage that I suspect augurs very, very well for its future evolution in bottle. The stunning nose offers up a complex mélange of red plums, black cherries, a nice touch of violet, raw cocoa, nutty tones, a complex base of soil and a fine framing of vanillin oak. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and very pure, with a great core of fruit, a very elegant profile, excellent mid-palate depth and very refined tannins on the flawlessly balanced finish. A beautiful, beautiful bottle of Chaignots. (11/2011) 91-93 points Wine Advocate The 2010 Nuits-St-Georges Les Chaignots shows the more delicate, finessed side of Nuits in its red cherries, flowers and spices. The influence of the location of this site, on the northern side of Nuits abutting Vosne, comes through in the wine’s elegance. Firm tannins suggest the