2019 Nuits St Georges Les Chaignots
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The 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges Aux Chaignots 1er Cru has greater sense of Pinoté on the nose than its peers in this flight—well-defined with red cherries and bright strawberry fruit, though not complex per se. The oak is nicely integrated, although it needs just a few months to be fully assimilated. The palate is fleshy, ripe and more savory in style than its peers. There’s a touch of Brettanomyces here, though it actually doesn't impede, it’s just there in the background. Quite peppery on the finish, this should drink well in the near future but may age well in bottle despite missing some substance. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
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Neal Martin
James Suckling
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This stunningly suave and silky Nuits-Saint-Georges really hits the bullseye! Great complexity on the nose with a tapestry of forest-berry, earthy and spicy aromas. And beneath the waterline there’s a great tannin structure that powers this across the palate and off into the distance. Drink or hold.
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.