Nuits St.Georges
Tasted Tuesday, July 18, 2017 by Collector1855 with 520 views
One of my merchants organized a visit to Faiveley when I was in Burgundy last summer. Impressive facilities (newly built). Also very pleased with the quality. Impreccable wine making, polished wines that show fruit, tannins and oak well managed. What a difference to the period before 2005 when they were often rustic. Since Faiveley is a large house, producing wine at every level and therefore also have their wines present in supermarkets, there is a brand inferior (the opposite of a premium) on this producer vs. prestigious family firm such as Liger-Belair, DRC, Roumier, Bachelet, Fourrier, Cathiard, etc. So, for non-label oriented drinking Burgundy lovers, this presents an opportunity as the wines are comparatively cheap, vs. the "cult" producers. With wine making vastly improved, Faiveley 1er Crus (Laxaux St.Jacques, Cazetiers, Les St.Georges, Combe d'Orveau, Combe aux Moines, Les Amoureuses) and Grand Cru's (Clos de Beze, Mazis, Clos de Corton) are worth a purchase.
A very appealing and consistent line of wines. One can see that Faiveley masters the quality control across its range. Worth seeking out due to attractive QPR.
2015 Faiveley Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champs-Gain 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
During Domaine visits, only brief impressions. Another strong showing of wines below Grand Cru from this estate. Lovley fruit, lots of apple, very measured oak, creamy and fresh.
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2015 Faiveley Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru
During Domaine visits, only brief impressions. Fresh nose of apple, touch of vanilla and citrus. Good volume on the palate. Enough freshness, succulent finish. Nice but no where near the impressive Corton Charlemagne which is quite a bit cheaper too.
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2015 Faiveley Corton-Charlemagne 96 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
During Domaine visits, only brief impressions. Wow! Very purfumey nose of apple, cistrus, minerals. Racey and creamy palate at teh same time. Sappy finish. Ripe 2015 style combined with the fresh Corton Charlemagne terroir. A really wonderful Chard - even for a Riesling GG drinker like myself.
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