2020 Faiveley Nuits St Georges 1er Cru Les St Georges

95 Points Decanter
In stock
This vineyard gave its name to this famous area of Burgundy, making it a prime example of Grand Cru quality at Premier Cru price where talk of promotion isn't just talk (serious proposals are in the works). A plum spot on mid-elevations of the Cote d'Or slope, it has a south-east aspect and a mixed patchwork of deep, free-draining limestone and clay soils that force deep roots but retain enough moisture to prevent vines suffering. The result is a ripe and spicy style, with vibrant red fruit, earthy-minerals and exotic spice. From a great year, this typical Nuits-Saint-Georges is captivating and complete in the glass. Collect!
$240.00 in mixed 6+ or $270.00 per bottle

Grape

Pinot Noir

Its Origins

Domaine Faiveley is one of the biggest domaines (115ha) in Burgundy and, many would argue, one of the best. This illustrious company has been based in Nuits St Georges since the days of Pierre Faiveley who founded the business in 1825. His son Joseph gave his name to the family business, to be followed by the first François, Georges who was instrumental in founding the Chevaliers du Tastevin, Guy who developed the business in the Côte Chalonnaise, François who has recently retired and now his son Erwan, born in 1979. The change of generation, enhanced by the arrival of Bernard Hervet as Managing Director, is clear warning of the intention to dynamise the business. Already there has been a notable expansion of vineyards under Faiveley’s control. Many of Faiveley's top wines are hand bottled with no filtration. This in turn results in clean, opulent wines that often show Pinot Noir at its best. Their concentration and richness are rarely equalled.

What The Critics Say

95/100 Decanter, Charles Curtis MW

"Faiveley has a small parcel in Les St-Georges that it supplements with purchased fruit that it both farms and picks. Faiveley finds the terroir to be a 'hot place, always very ripe', although in 2020 it kept the alcohol to 13.5%. The wine has a cassis and black plum fruit, with elements of earth and fresh saddle leather. With its appealingly dark fruit, it strikes me as typical of Nuits, an impression reinforced by the rich tannic structure. A lovely wine." Drink 2025 - 2040

93-95/100 Vinous, Neal Martin

"The 2020 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Saint-Georges 1er Cru, a mixture of owned and contracted fruit, has a very floral bouquet with raspberry, wild strawberry and a touch of violet, building nicely in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine delineation, fine energy and poise, slightly chalky in texture with satisfying salinity on the finish. This has a lot of potential. Excellent." Drink 2026 - 2050

92-94/100 and "Sweet Spot Outstanding" in Burghound, Allen Meadows

"This is aromatically actually quite similar to the Cazetiers if perhaps just a bit fresher still. The sleeker if slightly less concentrated and powerful flavors also brim with minerality and dry extract that does a fine job of buffering the tautly muscular, more austere and more structured finale. This too is most impressive." Drink 2035+

Variety Pinot Noir
Region Burgundy
Closure Cork
Volume 750ml
Maturity 2025 - 2050

This Wine Goes Well With

with BEEF
with DUCK
with POULTRY

Taste

4

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