Domaine Chauvenet-Chopin Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru aux Thorey 2013
This 2013 Chauvenet‑Chopin Nuits‑Saint‑Georges 1er Cru Aux Thorey reveals a noble character at a youthful stage, with vibrant red and black cherry aromas framed by subtle cedary oak and savory soil complexity, underscoring its origin in a steep, southeast‑facing slope of Côte de Nuits. The palate is full‑bodied and structured, showing firm integrated tannins and a promising depth that suggests it will evolve gracefully with time.
Tasting
- Aroma
- red and black cherries with cedary oak and soil complexity
- Palate
- full‑bodied structured with firm integrated tannins
- Finish
- long balanced and evolving
Pairs with
- roasted game (venison or wild boar)
- mushroom‑based dishes (wild mushrooms risotto)
- beef stew
- aged cheese
From the Archive
Nuits Saint Georges 1er cru "Aux Thorey" Plot of 52 ares, northern part of Nuits Saint Georges.
The wine displays a robe with intense hues. Sloe and wild flowers compete for the scoop with liquorice-anise notes.
Hubert is crafting classic wines with fine delicacy of fruit and rich complexity. The barrel regiment Hubert uses includes a little more new oak than before, but not too much. Roughly one-third new barrels are used for the Village and Premier Crus, and up to two-thirds for the Grand Cru. Always supple, opulent, seductive, and fruit-driven, the offerings from Chauvenet-Chopin are friendly, smile-inducing wines.