2011 Domaine Faiveley Pommard Les Rugiens 1er Cru
FRANCE / BURGUNDY / POMMARD
International Wine Cellar | Rating: 90
Medium red. Aromas of plum, cherry, tobacco, iron and licorice, with leather and rose petal nuances emerging in the glass. At once supple and juicy, showing good floral lift to the flavors of redcurrant, cranberry and spices. A bit lean for this bottling chez Faiveley but offers lovely cut and a light touch.Author: Stephen TanzerIssue: March/April 2014
Domaine Faively began in 1825 as a classic negociant firm and has since been passed down from father to son for nearly 200 years. During this time, it has become the largest owner of classified vineyards in the Cote de Nuits, Cote de Beanue and Cotes Chalonnaise. With 10 hectares of Grand Crus and 25 hectares of Premier Crus, including several monopoles, Faiveley is not only one of the largest producers in Burgundy, but also one of the finest estates in the world.
Today led by Erwan Faiveley, the Nuits-Saint-Georges-based operation is looking to expand the domaine's holdings of exceptional vineyards to ensure more control from vine to bottle across the entire portfolio. Faiveley's top wines are hand-bottled with no filtration, resulting in wines described by Clive Coates as "...supremely clean and elegant: definitive examples of Pinot Noir... above all they have richness and breed, the thumbprint of a master winemaker."
Today led by Erwan Faiveley, the Nuits-Saint-Georges-based operation is looking to expand the domaine's holdings of exceptional vineyards to ensure more control from vine to bottle across the entire portfolio. Faiveley's top wines are hand-bottled with no filtration, resulting in wines described by Clive Coates as "...supremely clean and elegant: definitive examples of Pinot Noir... above all they have richness and breed, the thumbprint of a master winemaker."
Collector Data For This Wine
- 6 bottles owned
- 4 collectors