A love of wine has been passed on from one Faiveley generation to the next for more than 180 years. The Domaine has always remained in the same family and today Erwan and Eve, the 7th generation of the Faiveley family, are at the helm and are keen to respect the traditions and savoir-faire of the family while looking to the future.
Domaine Faiveley believes that the quality of the wines comes from the fruit. To make sure they are able to get the best fruit and resulting wines, the team has invested in separate winemaking and viticulture teams in the Côte d’Or and Côte Chalonnaise, fine-tuned their barrel selection, and built a state-of-the-art winery in Mercurey. Last year, the family completed the renovation of their cellars in the heart of Nuits-St-Georges.
The result is classic Burgundies with wonderful longevity, aromatics and an unique, elegant style. Recognised as one of the finest producers in Burgundy, the Domaine continues to go from strength to strength under Erwan and Eve.
The term “Cazetier” may come from ‘Castel’ and indicate this plot’s geographical position in the village, as it lies above the castle of Gevrey.
Total Surface Area: 9ha 11a
Exposition: East
Soil: White Marls
Domaine Faiveley surface area: 2ha 04a – (5.06 acres)
Years the vines were planted: 1958, 1989, 1990, 1999
Yield: 40hl/ha: 5,300 bottles/ha
The hand picked harvest goes through a short prefermentary maceration before being vinified. For the duration of the 18-20 day vatting period, the wine is kept at low temperature. It is then matured in oak barrels for 16-18 months, in nineteenth century vaulted cellars which provide ideal conditions for raising wines. The proportion of new oak, which is susceptible to variations according to the vintage, represents on average two thirds of the cuvée. The barrels come from high-quality barrel makers and have been rigorously selected for their fine grain and light toast.
2020 is a warmer vintage yet the wines show a lot of freshness and no flavours of over-ripeness. The winter was unusually warm with very little rainfall. Heavy frosts happened during spring, although a very low level of humidity helped to protect the vines. After a 2nd cold period mid-May, summer was extremely dry aside from a few isolated storms (Nuits-Saint-Georges – Vougeot). The harvest started on August 19th, a historically early date and came to an end on September 1st.
The nose is of good intensity and complexity, with aromas of red fruit, grilling and toasting. This wine is full, generous and firm on the palate, with tannins very present yet without any bitterness. It is powerful with beautiful structure and a long finish.
Red Meat, Game
Serve at: 14°-16°C. Cellaring Potential: 10 to 12 years
Côte de Nuits, Premier Cru
100% Pinot Noir
Cork
13.5
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