Domaine FaiveleyFaiveley, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Saint Georges

Domaine Faiveley

Faiveley, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Saint Georges

Vintage Factsheets

2022 2021

“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: The proportion of de-stemmed grapes and whole clusters varies depending on the vintage. The wines are punched down daily in order to extract color, tannins and aromas from the skin of the grapes. After a 19 day vatting period, the alcoholic fermentation is complete. The free-run wine is run off using a gravity system whilst the marc is pressed slowly and gently in order to extract an exceptionally pure press wine. Barrel 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.