Domaine Jean Chauvenet , Nuit Saint Georges, 2012

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Domaine Jean Chauvenet Nuits-Saint-Georges 2012

Producer: Domaine Jean Chauvenet | Appellation: Nuits-Saint-Georges, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Vintage: 2012 | Classification: Village-level Burgundy
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window: 2016–2030 | Aging Potential: 15+ years

The Wine

The 2012 Domaine Jean Chauvenet Nuits-Saint-Georges is a textbook expression of this sort after Côte de Nuits village—structured, earthy, and quietly powerful. The 2012 vintage brought balance and concentration, producing wines with ripe fruit and firm tannic backbones, perfectly suited to Chauvenet’s traditional, terroir-driven style.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Aromas of wild cherry, black raspberry and forest floor, with subtle spice and earthy undertones.

Palate: Medium-bodied and focused, with dark red fruit, crushed herbs, and a core of firm, grainy tannins. 

Finish: Persistent and savoury, with a touch of spice and fading fruit on a structured frame.

Producer Details

Domaine Jean Chauvenet is a respected, family-run estate based in Nuits-Saint-Georges, producing classically styled Pinot Noir from some of the village’s finest terroirs. Known for meticulous vineyard work and restrained winemaking, the Domaine crafts wines of depth, aging potential, and a strong sense of place.

Wine Details

Vinification: Traditional fermentation with indigenous yeasts; aged 12–18 months in French oak barrels (approx. 20–30% new)
Alcohol Content: ~13% ABV
Cellaring: Ready now; best enjoyed through 2030+

Food Pairing Suggestions

Delicious with duck breast, mushroom risotto, coq au vin, or roast quail with thyme and lentils.