Domaine Faiveley
Faiveley, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Amoureuses
The “Les Amoureuses” parcel is situated just below the famous Musigny Grand Cru.
Vintage Factsheets
The “Les Amoureuses” parcel is situated just below the famous Musigny Grand Cru , and above the village of Vougeot. Located at the southern end of the ChambolleMusigny commune, it is the most famous and highly respected of the 24 Premier Cru climats in ChambolleMusigny. The site’s name translates to “The Lovers”. Les Amoureuses Premier Cru wines are noted for their combination of delicacy and intensity, with earthy characters and firm but silky tannins.
- Region
- Bourgogne
- Appellation
- Côte de Nuits
- Sub-Appellation
- Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Pinot Noir
- Aging
- 16 months in French oak barrels, 40-50% new oak, 50-60% second fill barrels.
- Alcohol
- 13%
Garnet red color with purple tints. The nose is particularly expressive and reveals complex aromas of ripe fruits (raspberry) and spices and roasted and smoky notes. On the palate, this wine proves very fine and elegant with wild fruit aromas (blackberry) and spices, and subtle oak. Its length is remarkable.
