Domaine Faiveley : Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru "Les Damodes" 2021

The finesse of a Burgundy Premier Cru

The estate

Domaine Faiveley, historically established in Nuits-Saint-Georges in the heart of the Côte de Nuits since 1825, is at the head of one of the finest estates in Burgundy. The seventh generation of the family, in the guise of the connoisseur siblings Erwan and Eve Faiveley, has since 2005 carried forward the work of this precious Burgundy jewel. With a vineyard of over 120 hectares, the estate is one of the largest in Burgundy, and also one of the most prestigious. With exceptional Grand Cru and Premier Cru plots, the Faiveley family boasts a remarkable winegrowing heritage.

The vineyard

Although Domaine Faiveley was originally set up in the Côtes de Nuits at Nuits-Saint-Georges, the estate has gradually extended its vineyards to the Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise. Today, Domaine Faiveley owns 12 Grand Crus and 25 Premier Crus in Burgundy and oversees an exceptional winegrowing heritage.

The name 'Les Damodes' derives from the druidesses who are said to have lived here. This vineyard, planted at a high altitude on the edge of Vosne-Romanée, produces a delicate wine with elegant tannins.

Winemaking and ageing

The hand-picked grapes undergo a short pre-fermentation maceration before vinification in truncated wooden vats. Vatting lasts more than 3 weeks, followed by gentle, slow pressing to obtain juice of great purity. The wines are aged for 16 months in French oak barrels (40-50% new and 50-60% 2-wine barrels) in the estate's historic 19th-century vaulted cellars.

Grape variety

Pinot Noir (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru "Les Damodes" 2021 from Domaine Faiveley

Tasting

Colour
This wine is a deep ruby colour.

Nose
The nose is expressive, unveiling intense scents of black fruit, spices and toasted and roasted hints.

Palate
The attack is delicate, revealing scents of mocha and floral notes.

Food and wine pairing

This wine pairs wonderfully well with beef tartare, a haunch of venison, and hard cheeses.

To serve

For the best tasting, this wine should be served at a temperature between 14°C and 16°C inclusive.

Ageing potential

This wine can be kept until 2035.