90-93 Allen Meadows - Burghound

"Outstanding. From a .60 ha parcel of 40+ year old vines. Here too there is a discreet touch of wood surrounding the super-fresh and ultra-pure aromas of earth, red currant, herbal tea and a whiff of the sauvage. There is outstanding intensity to the detailed and relatively robust medium-bodied flavors that are supported by a firm core of ripe tannins on the impressively persistent and well-balanced finale where a hint of bitter cherry emerges."

90-92 Neal Martin - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"The 2015 Nuits Saint George's 1er Cru les Bousselots has a very different nose compared to the Chaignots, one that is more reserved, nicely defined, perhaps more feminine in style. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, chalky tannin, plenty of brambly red fruit, touches of clove and even dried blood towards the composed finish that will need 3-4 years to subsume the oak.

You might wonder what Bertrand Chevillon has in common with the late Mme. Gasqueton, the erstwhile matriarch at Château Calon-Ségur. Well, both insist on punctuality and you receive a polite slap on the wrist should you arrive tardy. I can understand that since a respected grower like Chevillon is inundated with visits from importers and journalists at this time of the year, although from my point of view, I prefer to be a bit late rather than rush through a tasting (I frequently hear complaints from growers that to their displeasure, so-and-so sped through the tasting “à toute vitesse”). Anyway, Bertrand and brother Denis’ wines deserve time and consideration because they are some of the finest in Nuits Saint-Georges: more opulent and fruit-driven compared to Gouges, their richness always kept in check (whereas in the past they could occasionally be a bit overblown). “We picked from 3 to 10 September and then it rained,” Bertrand explained as he flitted from barrel to barrel. “In the end the crop was 50% down. The malolactic did not finish until May, a little later than usual.” With such an enviable array of premier crus at his disposal, it is no wonder that this address produces some of the appellations most exceptional wines, and 2015 continued a trend whereby Chevillon has imparted more precision and focus into his wines. They embrace the warmth of the 2015 vintage, so that they are rounded in texture, not plump but full of fruit, clean and pure, but still distinguishing one vineyard to the other. Many of these come highly recommended and within the scheme of Burgundy, in my opinion they represent great value."