Domaine Robert Chevillon is a producer of high-end Pinot Noir wines in the Burgundy commune of Nuit-Saint-Georges, which is rated as one star by Clive Coates.

Domaine Robert Chevillon story starts in the beginning of the 20th Century by Symphorien Chevillon who started working approximately thirty acres of vines at Nuits-Saint-Georges in his own name. The domaine have developed ever since, each generation adding additional Premier Cru vineyards to their portfolio, the most significant was Robert Chevillon since the early 1960s. In 1990 his two sons Denis and Bertrand (5thgeneration of the Chevillon family) joint their father which carries his name and since Robert’s retirement in 2003 they manage the domaine.

Domaine Chevillon owns almost 13 hectares of vineyards, which has parcels in eight premier cru sites in Nuit-Saint-Georges. The domaine is known for having older vines (over 80 years old) in three of its premier cru vineyards, Les Cailles, Les Vaucrains and Les Saint-Georges, some more than 75 years old. The vineyard is run according to lutte raisonée. They harvest by hand and sorting by hand is also essential.

The wine making is traditional, with 100% destemming, cold maceration followed by slow fermentation with indigenous yeast, and spend 15-18 months in oak, 25-30% of which is new (for the premiere crus). They are then bottled by gravity. The final result is structured, fruity, elegant, fine and complex wines, made for long ageing but also accessible relatively early.