Both opened with dinner in the last few days.
2004 Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Cailles
Drinking really well right now, though surprisingly advanced both in colour and flavour. There’s a touch of greenness here, but it’s not aggressive and comes across as a fresh herbal accent on top of the bright red fruited flavours and mature earthy and brothy undertones. There’s a polished, finessed texture here with the tannins quite gentle and a bright acid spine keeping it very refreshing, with each sip inviting another. That said it seems like one to drink up now if you’ve got 'em.
2004 Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Vaucrains
No noticeable greenness here, but it’s not particularly interesting either. Comes across rather light and austere with tart red fruits, savoury earth and mushroomy elements beneath; it’s solid and pleasant but not showing any of the depth or character I’d expect from this bottling and rather disappointing after the much more enjoyable Cailles a couple of nights before.
