Domaine Faiveley
Marsannay
"Marceniacum" (4th century) is most certainly derived from "Marcenus", the name of the owner of a Roman villa located in the area. This vineyards previously belonged to the monks of Bèze.
Vintage Factsheets
This 1-hectare plot, planted in 1956, 1958, 1960, 1977, 1987, 2002, features deep dry brown soils, marls, clay, pebbles, gravel soils, with southeast exposure, and is cultivated using organic farming practices.
- Region
- Bourgogne
- Appellation
- Côte de Nuits
- Sub-Appellation
- Marsannay AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Pinot Noir
- Aging
- 14 months in French oak barrels (20-30% new oak), followed by 2 months in vats.
- Alcohol
- 13%
With its intense ruby red hue, this Marsannay reveals aromas of red fruits and prune on the nose. The palate is fruity with direct tannins and excellent length on the finish.
