2022 Domaine Faiveley Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru ‘Les Saint-Georges’

Brand	Faiveley
Region	Burgundy
Varietal	Pinot Noir
Size	750ml
Alcohol %	13.5%
Vintage	2022
Country	France

“Les Saint-Georges” is one of the most historic vineyards in Burgundy, dating back to the year 1000, and is regarded as the finest Cru in Nuits-Saint-Georges. As the smallest producer in the appellation, Faiveley Domaine has been working for the past 10 years towards reclassification as a Grand Cru. The winemaking process varies with each vintage, balancing de-stemmed grapes and whole clusters. The wine undergoes daily punch-downs to extract optimal colour, tannins, and aromas during the 19-day vatting period. Once alcoholic fermentation is complete, the free-run wine is drawn off by gravity, while the grape skins are gently pressed for a pure press wine. The wine is then aged for 16 months in French oak barrels, with 40-50% new oak and 50-60% one-year-old barrels, creating a complex and beautifully crafted expression of this legendary vineyard.

A powerful nose discloses ripe fruits and warm spicy notes.

A smooth, clean attack gives way to a well-balanced palate with rich, smooth tannins. This wine’s harmonious structure and elegance perfectly represent this Premier Cru, speaking of a true sense of place. A wine from the outstanding 2022 vintage, wines that seem very approachable now, but will cellar easily 10 years+, especially from this exceptional Cru. Serve with your finest home cook meal. For optimal drinking pleasure, the recommended serving temperature is 13-15 degrees.