Domaine Faiveley
Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Aux Chaignots
Situated on the northern Nuits-Saint-Georges hillside, halfway up the slope, this climat produces wines characterized by their delicate and elegant aromas. The name “Aux Chaignots” suggests the presence of an old oak forest known as a “chasne” in ancient French.
Vintage Factsheets
This 0.73-hectare plot, planted in 1927 and 1965, features brown limestone and gravel soils, with eastern exposure, and is cultivated using organic farming practices.
- 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 filled barrels.
- Alcohol
- 13%
Dark ruby red in color with red fruit aromas and roasted, smoky notes on the nose. The palate is rich and oily with good structure and a perfect balance between finesse and strength. The silky tannins give this wine a harmonious mouth-feel.
