Burghound
(from a .41 ha parcel). This is aromatically similar to the Perrières though the menthol character is a bit more prominent. As is virtually always the case chez Chauvenet, this is the biggest and most powerful wine in the range as there is terrific mid-palate concentration that only adds to the sense of volume and opulence, all wrapped in a very firm, serious and brooding finish. Notwithstanding the abundant sap, this is very clearly built for the long-term and is a wine that should be put in your ‘buy and forget’ category. (91-93)/2031+
Vinous Media - Neal MArtin
The 2016 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Vaucrains 1er Cru has a more concentrated nose compared to its peers, just a little reduction but plenty of black cherry and raspberry fruit packed behind it. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, saline in the mouth with an insistent grip towards the finish. There is a pleasant marine influence that surfaces with time. Overall, this has promise. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting. (Drink between 2021-2042)
Wine Enthusiast - Anne Krebiehl MW
This wine opens with a seductive combination of smoky oak and fresh red cherry that has a lifted edge of conifer. Slender firmness characterizes the elegant palate where pristine red fruit seems held in a crunchy, tight grip of tannins. Structure, freshness and cherry unite into a juicy, alluring and elegant wine.
Domaine Jean Chauvenet
