2003 Faiveley Nuits St. Georges

Community Tasting Notes (5) Median Score: 89 points

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  12/31/2020 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Retail $75(?). I bought this way back in 2009 from the Pennsylvanian Liquor Control Board (PLCB) for the paltry sum of 18 bucks. By just about every estimation, Faiveley is a (the?) leading negociant in Burgundy and even in a difficult year like 2003 (extreme heatwave), one would expect a stellar wine from the leader in the region. And that is what we have here. While this wine is certainly showing some stewed notes, it is surprisingly fruity and lively with plenty of acidity (which was no doubt difficult to achieve in 2003), multiple layers of complexity, and a well above average finish. While I might have waited a *tad* too long, this is still stellar. thedrunkencyclist.com

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  10/1/2013 - Stevey wrote: 88 Points

  Given the bad reviews and super-low scores received here so far, I wasn't expecting much. But this Faiveley was actually pretty good! Red fruits, light bodied not atypical of red burgundies. Tannins showing at mid-palate started to become more noticeable 30 mins after popping the bottle. Decently balanced easy drinking wine and it paired well with Chinese food. This can last another 5 years easy. Overall a good burgundy at this price range ($30-something).

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  7/24/2010 - jonradus wrote: 65 Points

  C'mon now. I've had some other Faiveley's and was never impressed, but this takes the cake. I know this is their lower-priced...ahem (still $30)...wine, but this is not even worth $5. This wine is a tannic mess and has absolutely no finesse, fruit flavor, or class. If you have the urge to buy this wine, do yourself a favor and suck your exhaust pipe on your vehicle instead. I will not buy any Faiveley wines ever again. My negative experiences have soured me for life.

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  6/6/2010 - Yiannis wrote: 90 Points

  Medium ruby. Gorgeous and classy nose with loads of violets, raspberries and cherries. Mid-bodied with very firm, dry tanins, freshness, bright fruit and high acidity. Long finish. A very good village NSG given the vintage. Will imprive with further cellaring. Nicely paired with risotto alle funghi.

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  10/31/2009 - hosscrow wrote: 80 Points

  In a comparative tasting with a Lange Willamette Valley 2006 Pinot.
  Brilliant. medium, almost deep for a burgundy. Brick red and close to the rim. a middle aged wine that I do not think will get any better.15
  Even after 2 hours, not much in the nose. I have tasted several of the 2003 vintage and I am not impressed with the nose or taste; a bit of earth, little fruit; pleasant at best; nowhere near the complexity or intensity of the Lange. 24
  Soft tannins; no fruit, almost bitter/astringent tannins on the finish. 30
  I'm disappointed since Faiveley is a great domaine who produces his own wines (not through a negocient). the last very good Burgundy that I enjoyed was by Bernard Dion and Nicolaus Potel, even the Bouchard village wines were much better than this. poor to acceptable. 11
  DRINK NOW. I have one more bottle. Make sure to have this wine with dinner...try a grilled salmon.

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