Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru from Domaine Faiveley hails from one of the most legendary vineyards of the Côte de Nuits. The bouquet displays a complex mix of red and dark berries, rose and violet notes, subtle spice and discreet oak. On the palate this Pinot Noir is initially soft and rounded before its powerful tannins and dense, compact structure unfold. The acidity remains fresh and precise and carries the juicy fruit into a very long, layered finish. A great, age-worthy Grand Cru that pairs beautifully with game, slow-cooked beef or fine cheeses. With careful cellaring, it develops truffle, forest-floor complexity and remarkable nobility.
In Burgundy, near Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine Faiveley has carried a seven‑generation legacy since 1825. From the intricate climats of the Côte de Nuits to limestone slopes in the Côte Chalonnaise, the estate’s holdings read like a map of terroir, parcel stitched to parcel across prized villages and crus....
The Great Vertical Tasting: A wine through the mirror of time.
Anyone who compares wine across several vintages discovers its development in a particularly impressive way. A vertical tasting reveals how style, maturity, structure and aromas change over time – and helps to find the right vintage for personal taste or a special occasion.
The grape variety: Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is a refined red grape known for red cherry, raspberry, floral notes, spice and silky tannins. It is most famous in Burgundy but thrives in many cool-climate regions.
It pairs beautifully with duck, roast chicken, mushrooms, salmon, pork and game birds. Its fascination lies in finesse, fragrance and the way it expresses origin.
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