Domaine Faiveley : Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru "Les Damodes" 2020

An intense and generous Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru by Faiveley

The estate

Founded in 1825 by Pierre Faiveley in the village of Nuits, the Joseph Faiveley House is one of the finest references in the Côte de Nuits. Today, the house is run by Erwan & Eve Faiveley, the 7th generation of the family. The Faiveley estate offers a superb range of wines that reflect the entire patchwork of Burgundy terroirs with great precision.

The vineyard

Although Domaine Faiveley was historically established in the Côtes de Nuits at Nuits-Saint-Georges, the house has gradually extended its vineyards to the Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise. Domaine Faiveley currently owns 12 Grands Crus and 25 Premiers Crus in Burgundy and watches over exceptional, heritage-filled vines.

The wine

The Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru "Les Damodes" 2020 by Domaine Faiveley is made from a 0.81-hectare east-facing parcel that rests on shallow soil composed of hard limestone.

The vintage

The particularly mild and dry winter led to an early budburst. Although April began with episodes of frost which did not impact the vineyard, the month ended after 7 weeks of drought with some rainfall, which saved the vineyard. The earliness of the vintage was confirmed as it was 24 days ahead of 2019. During May, although the flowering was homogeneous in the Côté Chalonnaise and Côte de Beaune thanks to a sunny (25°C) and slightly windy period, it was disrupted in the Côte de Nuits due to rainy and cool weather. The summer was extremely dry, causing significant water stress, except for the Nuits-Vougeot area, which experienced a major storm on 1 August. In line with this vintage, the harvest started early.

Vinification and ageing

The hand-picked grapes undergo a short pre-fermentation cold maceration before vinification. Vatting for 18 to 20 days at low temperature. The wine is aged for 14 to 16 months in vaulted cellars dating from the 19th century. The proportion of new barrels varies according to the vintage.

The blend

Pinot Noir (100%).

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru "Les Damodes" 2020 by Domaine Faiveley: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Colour

Dark, with a beautiful ruby colour.

Nose

The expressive nose exudes fruity, spicy and empyreumatic fragrances reminiscent of toasted and roasted notes.

Palate

An ample attack precedes a concentrated, round and aromatic palate. Throughout the tasting experience, the elegant tannic structure is sustained by a subtle acidity.

Food and wine pairing

This Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru wine will complement beef bourguignon, game or cooked cheeses.

Service

For an optimal tasting, serve between 14 and 16°C.

Cellaring

This wine can be kept in the cellar until around 2028 to reveal its full range of aromas.