Chevillon Nuits-St-Georges 1er cru Les Roncières 2017

95 points Tim Atkin, MW (Decanter): "This premier cru's position on the south side of Nuits, just below Les Perrières, means that it has a high limestone content and it shows in the freshness of the resulting wine. It's bright, perfumed and focussed, with stylish 30% new wood integration, plenty of structure and depth and a poised finish. 2024-2030. (Nov 2018)"

92-94 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "I have a weakness for the 2017 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Roncières, an inviting wine that bursts with aromas of blackberries, cassis, sweet soil tones and spices. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, broad and fleshy with an ample core of succulent fruit, rich structuring tannins and a long, vibrant finish. This will offer a broad drinking window. (Jan 2019)"

92-94 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2017 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Roncières 1er Cru has an intriguing bouquet of black cherries and bergamot, a touch of Earl Grey developing with aeration. The palate is defined by its filigreed tannin and crisp line of acidity, gentle in style to the point that you almost miss the backbone on the finish. There is something very natural about this Les Roncières, and it should offer 15 to 20 years of drinking pleasure. Drink: 2022-2045. (Jan 2019)"

92-94 points Fine Wine Review: "Switching to the vineyards south of the town of Nuits, the Nuits-Roncières is darker and deeper than the Bousselots, and there’s plenty of structure here, too. The wine is medium-light on the palate and for the moment, at least, very straightforward. (2/14/19)"

93+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "In recent times I have been starting to come around to the conclusion that the Roncières is the most underrated premier cru in the stellar lineup from Domaine Chevillon, as this wine ages beautifully each and every year and turns into one of the most elegant examples of Nuits St. Georges to be found in all the Côte d’Or. The 2017 Roncières is indeed exceptional, and this too may be one of the very finest recent vintages of this bottling, as it offers up a stunning aromatic constellation of red plums, cherries, raw cocoa, chalky soil tones, gamebird, vanillin oak and a nice touch of rose petal in the upper register. On the palate the wine is very pure, very refined and full-bodied, with the vintage’s telltale sappiness on the display in the mid-palate, great focus and grip, suave tannins and a very, very long, complex and utterly refined finish. Do not overlook the 2017 Roncières chez Chevillon, as this wine is great! 2026-2065. (Nov/Dec 2018)"

93 points (16.5/20) La Revue du Vin de France: "Structured and lively, Ronceres delivers dark fruit flavors and a fairly concentrated structure. (2020)"