acquired in 1974 and now one of Barolo’s most iconic crus
Les Pargues sits right between the premier crus Vaillons and Montmains
The vineyards sit at around 650 meters elevation on limestone-rich soils beneath Mount Yuhtas
The 2022 blends estate Pipers River fruit with parcels from Coal River and Ouse for added complexity
or a Champagne novice looking to get a guided tour of the bubbly revolution
Robert Chevillon, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Vaucrains, 2008 Wasenhaus Weiss 090924 acquired in 1974 and nowIf Les Saint Georges is the elegant aristocrat of Nuits, Les Vaucrains is the brooding muscleman. Sitting at higher elevation on rocky brown clay limestone soil with limestone scree just above Les Saint Georges, it is consistently the most powerful and structured 1er Cru in the appellation. Robert Chevillon's bottling, made by sons Bertrand and Denis in the traditional house style, takes long macerations, around 30% new oak from Sirugue, and 18 20