Domaine Faiveley
Pommard Premier Cru Les Rugiens
“Rugiens”, one of the most exceptional sites in Pommard, is divided into two sections; Domaine Faiveley’s 2007 acquisition lies in “Rugiens Hauts”, the most sought-after sector. “Les Rugiens”, along with “Grands Epenots” and “Clos des Epenots”, are widely regarded as the appellation’s finest climates. This wine is the epitome of elegance and class, offering exceptional ageing potential.
Plot: 0.50 ha. This very steep parcel with its east and south-east exposure mostly consists of limestone.
- Region
- Bourgogne
- Appellation
- Côte de Beaune
- Sub-Appellation
- Pommard Premier Cru AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Pinot Noir
- Aging
- 14 months in French oak barrels, one-third new oak.
- Alcohol
- 13%
Deep ruby red hue. The nose and palate are in perfect harmony and reveal aromas of black fruits, oak, and spice. The attack is powerful and underpinned by direct, velvety tannins. This wine offers good structure and aromatic persistency.
James Suckling
95 Points
2022
"Dark and rich with stacks of red fruit and licorice plus delicate notes of summer flowers and bark. Plenty of power, structure and concentration on the medium- to full-bodied palate, but for this appellation the ample tannins are remarkably fine. Wonderful interplay of beautifully ripe fruit and salty minerality at the long, exciting finish.”
— Stuart Pigott, 2024
