Domaine Jean Chauvenet, Les Vaucrains, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru 2021

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Domaine Jean Chauvenet Les Vaucrains 2021

Producer: Domaine Jean Chauvenet | Appellation: Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru, Burgundy, France
Vintage: 2021 | Classification: Premier Cru
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window: 2026–2040 | Aging Potential: 15+ years

The Wine

The 2021 Domaine Jean Chauvenet Les Vaucrains is a refined and terroir-driven expression from one of Nuits-Saint-Georges’ most powerful Premier Cru sites. Perched on the upper slope with poor, rocky soils, Les Vaucrains is known for yielding structured, age-worthy wines with dark fruit character and intensity.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Fresh aromas of wild cherry, raspberry, crushed rose petals, and subtle hints of spice and forest floor.

Palate: Medium-bodied and tightly focused, with red berry fruit, fine tannins, and vibrant acidity. Earthy and savoury notes of herbs and tea leaf add complexity and depth.

Finish: Long and linear, with and elegant persistence, promising graceful evolution in the cellar.

Producer Details

Domaine Jean Chauvenet is a family-run estate based in Nuits-Saint-Georges, known for its classical approach and commitment to site transparency. Under the stewardship of Jean Chauvenet and now his son-in-law Christophe Drag, the domaine has built a reputation for crafting structured, age-worthy Burgundies from some of the appellation’s top lieux-dits.

Les Vaucrains represents the pinnacle of the domaine’s holdings—an uncompromising and noble wine built to reward patience.

Wine Details

Vinification: Traditional fermentation with indigenous yeasts; aged 16–18 months in French oak barrels (approx. 30% new)
Alcohol Content: ~13% ABV
Cellaring: Best from 2026; optimal through 2040

Food Pairing Suggestions

Pairs beautifully with duck breast, roast guinea fowl, mushroom-based dishes, or beef bourguignon.