Domaine Faiveley
Faiveley, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Saint Georges
“Les Saint-Georges” is considered to be one of the oldest climats in Bourgogne and was planted in the year 1000. It is also thought to be the very best Cru in Nuits-Saint-Georges. Our Domaine is the appellation’s smallest producer and, for the last 10 years, we have been working towards being reclassified as a Grand Cru.
Vintage Factsheets
“Les Saint-Georges” is considered to be one of the oldest climats in Bourgogne and was planted in the year 1000. It is also thought to be the very best Cru in Nuits- Saint-Georges. Our Domaine is the appellation’s smallest producer and, for the last 10 years, we have been working towards being reclassified as a Grand Cru. Viticulture: Organic Farming
Size: 0.23 ha
Vine Age: Years planted: 1933, 1974
Soil: Deep brown limestone and pebbles
Exposure: Eastern exposure
- Region
- Bourgogne
- Appellation
- Côte de Nuits
- Sub-Appellation
- Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Pinot Noir
- Aging
- 16 months in French oak barrels, 40-50% new oak, 50-60% once used barrels.
- Alcohol
- 13%
Deep ruby red hue. Powerful nose disclosing ripe fruits and warm spicy notes. A smooth, clean attack gives way to a well-balanced palate with rich, smooth tannins. This wine’s harmonious structure and elegance perfectly represent this Premier Cru.
Decanter
90 Points
2021
“Delivered a wine of bright, fresh cherry aromas with an edge of rose petals and mineral, but nothing green or astringent. The texture is vibrant, yet there is rewarding density and good length.”
— Charles Curtis MW, 2023
