91-93 Neal Martin - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"The 2015 Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru les Chaignots, a vineyard that I have a soft spot for, has a very pure, nubile, red cherry, crushed strawberry and cassis-tinged bouquet that is utterly seductive. The palate is beautiful: fine tannins, layers of dark cherry, black plum fruit with an almost confit-like finish that has wonderful definition and superb length. It might not possess the sophistication of Les Saint Georges or the Vaucrains, but the bottom line is that it is absolutely delicious.

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."

90-92 Allen Meadows - Burghound

"From a 1.5 ha parcel that blends 40+ and 60+ year old vines. Discreet wood sets off the much spicier aromas of both red and blue pinot fruit, earth and background floral nuances. There is a wonderfully refined and pure mouth feel to the precise, even chiseled medium weight flavors that possess excellent length on the balanced finale. The supporting tannins are quite fine-grained and the overall impression here is one of elegance."