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About this wine:Domaine Faiveley combines the principles of modern winemaking methods with the time honored traditions that have been practiced for centuries within their 19th century cellars. Each terroir and each vintage, benefits from special attention which makes the cuvées unique. Each bottle therefore becomes the faithful reflection of its terroir.
Terroir: 1er Cru Aux Vignerondes translates to "round vine" paying homage to the original shape of this small 9.5 acre vineyard that sits just below Aux Chaignots to the north of the village of Nuits-St-Georges. Domaine Faiveley farms just over an acre of vines that are set in very shallow, stony soils.
Vinification: Grapes are hand harvested and sorted upon arrival at the domaine. Following a 18-20 day maceration the must undergoes primary fermentation in a combination of stainless steel and wooden vats. The young wines are aged in 70% lightly toasted new oak barrels for 14 to 16 months.
Tasting Notes:A beautiful dark ruby colour. The nose is very pleasant with fruity and spicy aromas. This wine is nice on the palate, where we find the same fruity and spicy notes and a few woody hints. Its fine and silky tannins give it great elegance.
Ratings & Reviews:89-92 Points - Allen Meadows' Burghound:
"This is also quite deeply colored. An open nose offers up notes of ripe cherry, raspberry, subtle spice and Nuits style earth hints that also suffuse the delicious, forward and easy-to-like flavors that possess reasonably good length but not quite the same depth as the best of these Nuits 1ers. To be sure, this moderately firm and mildly rustic effort is very good but it's not truly distinguished." (Jan 10, 2012)
88-91 Points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar:
"Good red-ruby. Expressive aromas of blackberry and violet. Fat, creamy and sweet, with lovely lift but only modest complexity to the dark berry flavors. Finishes fresh and persistent, with firm tannins dusting the teeth." - Stephen Tanzer (Jan/Feb '12)
89-92 Points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (2009 vintage):
"Good full, deep red with ruby highlights. Aromas of blackberry, licorice, violet and minerals; very much a Vosne-side style of Nuits. Sweet and dense but tangy, with black fruit flavors energized by harmonious acidity. Finishes with nicely integrated tannins and very good length." - Stephen Tanzer (Jan/Feb '11)
