Jerome Chezeaux, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Vaucrains , 2022
Les Vaucrains is considered one of the two finest Premier Crus in Nuits-Saint-Georges, alongside "Les Saint-Georges." The 6.2-hectare site sits on the steep upper slope of the Côte d'Or, just below the escarpment where vineyard becomes forest. Its position at the hilltop means rocky, calcareous soil due to erosion—free-draining conditions producing concentrated berries, while small amounts of clay contribute weight. Jerome Chezeaux's non-interventionist approach includes cold maceration, three-week cuvaison, natural fermentation, and 30% new oak. The wines are known for their freshness, minerality, and exceptional aging potential—the most structured expression in the Chezeaux lineup. The 2022 vintage brought record heat but successful balance, with abundant color, flavor, and vibrancy. Delicate tannins make these wines approachable young, though they possess the structure for extended cellaring. Concentrated Nuits with Pinot's innate silkiness intact.
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Les Vaucrains is considered one of the two finest Premier Crus in Nuits-Saint-Georges, alongside "Les Saint-Georges." The 6.2-hectare site sits on the steep upper slope of the Côte d'Or, just below the escarpment where vineyard becomes forest. Its position at the hilltop means rocky, calcareous soil due to erosion—free-draining conditions producing concentrated berries, while small amounts of clay contribute weight. Jerome Chezeaux's non-interventionist approach includes cold maceration, three-week cuvaison, natural fermentation, and 30% new oak. The wines are known for their freshness, minerality, and exceptional aging potential—the most structured expression in the Chezeaux lineup. The 2022 vintage brought record heat but successful balance, with abundant color, flavor, and vibrancy. Delicate tannins make these wines approachable young, though they possess the structure for extended cellaring. Concentrated Nuits with Pinot's innate silkiness intact.
