2014 Nuits St Georges Les Damodes
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(vinified with about 25% whole clusters): Bright, dark red. Aromas of black cherry, currant, violet, licorice and bitter chocolate convey a medicinal reserve. Finer-grained and firmer than the Chaignots, showing subtle saline minerality and enticing floral lift to the intense dark berry flavors. Still in a very dry style but boasts lovely definition, and there's more extract here to buffer the firm tannins. A more perfumed Vosne style of Nuits than the Chaignots. Finishes with firm but sophisticated tannins and lovely rising perfume. Very suave wine.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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(in tank): Bright ruby-red. Very ripe, spicy, slightly porty aromas of black raspberry and bitter chocolate show surprising lift. Rich, chewy and sweet in the mouth, showing serious stuffing and unexpected energy. This wine will need to absorb its youthfully rough tannins.
Deepish crimson. Distinctively ripe fruit aroma, more damson and cherry and a hint of oak sweetness. Much more to get your teeth into here than with the Chaignots, richer fruited on the palate. Very ripe flavours just avoiding dried-fruit character – but there is lots of flavour. Tannins are definite but supple, the finish more lively than the fruit character. (JH)
About the producer
Domaine Faiveley is one of Burgundy’s most important wine producers. The family-owned estate, now in the hands of the seventh generation, is one of the largest in the region, with significant holdings in both the Côte d’Or and the Côte Chalonnaise.