Clos-de-Vougeot Domaine Faiveley 2020

Producer Information

A love of wine has been passed on from one Faiveley generation to the next for more than 180 years. The Domaine has always remained in the same family and today Erwan and Eve, the 7th generation of the Faiveley family, are at the helm and are keen to respect the traditions and savoir-faire of the family while looking to the future.

Domaine Faiveley believes that the quality of the wines comes from the fruit. To make sure they are able to get the best fruit and resulting wines, the team has invested in separate winemaking and viticulture teams in the Côte d’Or and Côte Chalonnaise, fine-tuned their barrel selection, and built a state-of-the-art winery in Mercurey. Last year, the family completed the renovation of their cellars in the heart of Nuits-St-Georges.

The result is classic Burgundies with wonderful longevity, aromatics and an unique, elegant style. Recognised as one of the finest producers in Burgundy, the Domaine continues to go from strength to strength under Erwan and Eve.

Vineyards

The monks of Cîteaux, on their arrival, decided to create this clos. The last acquisition dates back to 1336. It took them more than two centuries to make the clos as we know it.  The demarcation of the clos only comes from the 14th century and the surrounding wall was probably built in the 15th century.

Total surface area: 50ha 11a
Exposition: East, South-East
Soil: Shallow

Domaine Faiveley surface area: 1ha 28a  (3,18 acres)
Years the vines were planted: 1940, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1980, 1981
Average annual production: 5,900 bottles

Winemaking

The hand-picked harvest goes through a short prefermentary maceration first, before being vinified in part in wooden tronconic vats. After the three-week vatting period, we use a vertical press to obtain very pure high-quality juices.
The wine is then matured in oak barrels for 16 to 18 months, in nineteenth century vaulted cellars which provide ideal conditions for raising wines. The proportion of new oak, which is susceptible to variations according to the vintage, represents on average two thirds of the cuvée. The barrels, which come from high quality barrel makers, have been rigorously selected for their fine grain and middle toast.

Vintage Information

2020 is a warmer vintage yet the wines show a lot of freshness and no flavours of over-ripeness. The winter was unusually warm with very little rainfall. Heavy frosts happened during spring, although a very low level of humidity helped to protect the vines. After a 2nd cold period mid-May, summer was extremely dry aside from a few isolated storms (Nuits-Saint-Georges – Vougeot). The harvest started on August 19th, a historically early date and came to an end on September 1st.

Tasting Note

An intense dark ruby colour. The nose has a complex bouquet of rose, violet floral aromas and fruity aromas, with a few discreet woody notes. The palate is round and then the tannins show their strength. This wine is well structured and corpulent, with long-lasting aromas and a fine representative of this famous Grand Cru.

Food Pairing

Red Meats, Breast of Duck, Game, Soft Cheeses

Serving Suggestion

Serve at: 16°-18°C. Cellaring Potential: 8 to 10 years

Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru
100% Pinot Noir

Cork
14.5
Yes
No

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