If you want to enter the world of premium red Burgundy without buyer’s remorse, this wine is for you. Domaine Chevillon’s wines are something of perplexing beauty —vineyard practices and winemaking here are nothing short of traditional, but with each pop of the cork their wines always deliver a unique experience that separates them from the drove of cookie-cutter Burgundy. As a result, the domaine has caught the attention of Burgundy aficionados around the world, becoming the go-to name when Nuits-Saint-Georges is the topic of conversation. The appellation forms the southern tip of Côte de Nuits, the section of Burgundy famously known for its Pinot Noir. Although Nuits-St-Georges is devoid of Grand Crus, this narrow appellation finds itself wedged between Vosne Romanée to the north and the grand hill of Corton to the south. This slice of land excels as a hot-spot for value, style, and terroir. Throw in the skills of the Chevillon family and you have a truly world-class wine.

In the glass, this 2009 shows a dark ruby core with brilliant pink and slight orange reflections. After a bit of air, the wine leaps out of the glass with notes of wild raspberry, wildflowers, black cherry, leather, damp mushroom, forest floor, and crushed rocks. The palate provides layered, concentrated flavors and reveals the structure of classic Nuits-St-Georges. Chevillon is known to make long-lived wines and this is no exception. This is at the perfect juncture to enjoy after a 60-minute decant with the legs to cellar for another two to five years.