Domaine Faiveley
Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Clos des Issarts (Monopole)
Bordering the Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru and sharing similar soils, this vineyard’s cool northeast exposure yields a more restrained, finely tuned style.
Plot: 0.61 ha. Bordering the Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru and sharing similar soils, this vineyard’s cool northeast exposure yields a more restrained, finely tuned style.
- Region
- Bourgogne
- Appellation
- Côte de Nuits
- Sub-Appellation
- Gevrey-Chambertin 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 in color with notes of ripe fruits, oak, and a touch of licorice on the nose. The palate offers silky-smooth tannins, an elegant mouth-feel, good balance, and excellent length.
