Vosne Romanée 2023 Domaine Benoit Chevallier

The Vosne-Romanée 2023 from Domaine Benoît Chevallier is a luminous and honest introduction to one of Burgundy's most prestigious villages. Behind the apparent simplicity of the village appellation lies the meticulous care of a grower who accepts no compromise, applying the same rigour to every cuvée as he does to his Premier Crus. From a domaine of just 4 hectares managed organically, this Vosne-Romanée village wine is an invitation to the heart of the Côte de Nuits.

The Village of Vosne-Romanée

Vosne-Romanée is often called Burgundy's most illustrious village, one where it is said no common wine exists. Nestled between Vougeot to the north and Nuits-Saint-Georges to the south, this small Côte de Nuits village holds within it a concentration of Grand Crus unmatched anywhere in the world, Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, Richebourg, La Romanée, and Romanée-Saint-Vivant among them, their reputation radiating across the world's greatest tables for centuries. The village appellation vineyards benefit from the argilo-calcareous soils characteristic of the Côte de Nuits, with an east to south-east exposure that encourages fine Pinot Noir maturity while preserving the freshness and aromatic finesse this exceptional terroir is known for. Even at communal appellation level, the earth of Vosne-Romanée imprints on every wine its signature, a natural elegance, velvety texture and aromatic depth few other Burgundy villages can match.

Tasting Profile

The robe is frank and brilliant ruby, with good intensity. The nose is immediately seductive, offering fresh red fruit aromas of cherry, raspberry and redcurrant, complemented by delicate floral hints of peony and violet. A light spice note and a touch of damp earth add complexity and hint at this prestigious terroir's origin. On the palate, the wine is supple, harmonious and well-structured, with fine tannins that are well-coated and lively, balanced acidity supporting generous matter without ever weighing the whole down. The finish is fresh, fruity and persistent, with the airy and precise character that marks Vosne-Romanée's hallmark. A wine that balances immediate pleasure with genuine ageing potential.

The Domaine

Benoît Chevallier established his domaine in 2019 by taking over family land cultivated for three generations in Vosne-Romanée. A former software engineer, he now tends his vines alone, including parcels in Premier Cru on both Vosne-Romanée and Nuits-Saint-Georges. From his first vintage, the domaine received the Young Talents Trophy and was praised by the Wine Advocate as one of the rare emerging new talents at Vosne-Romanée in recent years. Organic viticulture is practised across the entire domaine, with the constant ambition to reveal, vintage after vintage, the purity and delicacy natural to this mythical village.

Food Pairing

This Vosne-Romanée village pairs beautifully with roasted farmyard poultry, duck breast with cherries, porcini risotto or soft-paste cheeses such as aged Brie de Meaux or Chaource. It will also be appreciated lightly chambered as an aperitif, with slices of fine charcuterie.