Les Chaboeufs

Les Chaboeufs occupies 2.8 hectares within the Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru appellation on the Côte de Nuits. The vineyard is positioned on the south side of a narrow valley at elevations between 250 and 275 meters. This sheltered, south-facing orientation allows the site to capture sufficient warmth despite the cool-climate conditions that characterize the broader zone, contributing to the vineyard's reputation for ripe yet structured fruit.

• Located in the commune of Nuits-Saint-Georges, Côte de Nuits
• South-facing aspect within a narrow valley provides sun exposure
• Elevation of 250 to 275 meters moderates ripening and preserves acidity
• Part of the broader Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru designation

The soils at Les Chaboeufs are shallow and slightly pebbly, composed of clay-limestone with brown limestone, clay, and notable iron content. The stony, iron-rich character of these soils is significant; iron in the subsoil tends to contribute to the meaty, savory depth that defines wines from this site. Shallow soils force vine roots to penetrate deep into the limestone bedrock, restricting yields and intensifying the concentration of the resulting wine.

• Shallow, slightly pebbly clay-limestone topsoil
• Brown limestone and clay subsoil with stony, iron-rich composition
• Iron content contributes to the site's characteristic meaty, savory profile
• Shallow depth encourages deep root penetration and concentrated fruit expression

Les Chaboeufs produces red wine exclusively from Pinot Noir. The combination of cool-climate conditions, iron-rich soils, and a south-facing valley aspect yields wines that are structured and concentrated while retaining cool elegance. Black fruit dominates the aromatic and flavor profile, often accompanied by the meaty, savory notes associated with iron-rich sites in the Côte de Nuits. The wines have the backbone for mid-term cellaring while remaining expressive in youth.

• Exclusively Pinot Noir, as with all Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru red wines
• Black fruit character with meaty, savory depth from iron-rich soils
• Structured tannins and concentration suited to several years of cellaring
• Cool elegance balances the site's natural richness and grip

The name Les Chaboeufs is assumed to derive from the Chabeufs family, the former owners of the parcel. This type of naming convention is common across Burgundy, where lieu-dit names frequently reflect the families who cultivated or owned the land over generations. The alternate spelling Les Chabœufs appears in some official references, reflecting the older French ligature. Today, a small group of producers hold and work the 2.8 hectares, keeping production volumes modest.

• Name derived from the Chabeufs family, believed to be former owners of the parcel
• Alternate spelling Les Chabœufs reflects older French orthography
• Naming convention is typical across Burgundy's lieu-dit system
• Small number of producers across 2.8 hectares keeps volumes limited

A handful of producers work the vines at Les Chaboeufs. Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron and Domaine Philippe Gavignet are among the most recognized names associated with the site, alongside Bouchard Aîné and Fils, Desertaux-Ferrand, Vincent Sauvestre, and Arnaud Boué. Given the small total area of 2.8 hectares, individual holdings are necessarily limited, and production quantities remain low across all estates. Wines from this vineyard are therefore sought after and not widely available in large volume.

• Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron: a respected Nuits-Saint-Georges specialist
• Domaine Philippe Gavignet: well-regarded estate with strong Premier Cru holdings
• Bouchard Aîné and Fils, Desertaux-Ferrand, Vincent Sauvestre, and Arnaud Boué also represented
• Total 2.8-hectare area limits production across all producers combined