- 94 points -
March 2020This is fresh, sporting cherry, raspberry, rose, spice and mineral aromas and flavors. Charming, offering a supple texture and a vibrant structure, expanding on the long, saturated aftertaste.
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FAIVELEY
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru La Combe aux Moines
2017
- HVe3
- Sustainable
- In conversion
$243.09*
1 case available
Product code
157900
Format
6 x 750ml
Listing type
Speculative
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Burgundy
Subregion
Côte de Nuits
Appellation
Gevrey-Chambertin
Classification
1er cru
Varietal(s)
Pinot Noir
100 %
Colour
Red
Availability
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About this winery
Founded in 1825, Domaine Faiveley is one of Burgundy's greatest domaines. Originally the company was a classic negotiant business, based in Nuits St. Georges and engaged in the buying and selling of wine but not the production of it. After seven generations of steadily acquiring properties throughout the Cotes de Nuits, the Cotes de Beaune, Cotes Chalonnaise and now Chablis, the Faiveley family have established themselves as the most important vineyard owners in Burgundy, with 125 hectares of...
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Product notes
2017 is an early vintage. Harvests started on August 29th, the grape clusters were dense and compact thanks to excellent flowering in late May. Favourable climate conditions gave charm and generosity to the wines. 2017 is a classic style of vintage that can also be enjoyed in its youth.
Production notes
The grapes were harvested and sorted by hand and were punched down daily in order to extract colour, tannins and aromas from the skin of the grapes. After a 19 day vatting period, the alcoholic fermentation was completed. The free-run wine was run off using a gravity system while the marc was pressed slowly and gently in order to extract an exceptionally pure press wine. The wines were aged for 16 months in French oak barrels (40-50% new oak and 50-60% one-wine barrels) which were selected for their fine grain and moderate toast. The finished wine was left to age in the cellars at consistent, natural hygrometry and temperature.
Tasting notes
Intense ruby red colour and an attractive nose offering fresh red fruits, sweet spice, oaky notes and a touch of smoke. The palate is smooth and persistent with fruity, oaky notes that linger on the finish. A remarkably elegant wine with silky smooth tannins and a very distinctive finish.
Press reviews
(90-93) POINTS
January 2019from a large 1.2 ha parcel). A restrained and markedly cool nose reflects notes of violet, plum, earth and a more discreet touch of wood. The supple and relatively forward medium weight flavors possess an appealing sense of energy, all wrapped in a sleek and stony finish that is less austere than usual. As is the case with several wines in the range, this is not especially dense but it is both very complex and well-balanced.
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