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Faiveley Corton Clos Des Cortons Grand Cru 2023
Vintage
2023
Region
Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Country
France
Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir
ABV
13.5%
Dietary
-
Sustainability
Organic Viticulture
Domaine Faiveley
Domaine Faiveley is one of Burgundy’s leading family-owned domaines, based in Nuits-Saint-Georges and rooted in the region since 1825. Now led by seventh-generation siblings Erwan and Eve Faiveley, the domaine is known for precise, age-worthy Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise, with an exceptional collection of Grand Cru, Premier Cru and monopole vineyard holdings.
Read MoreViticulture
Faiveley Corton Clos des Cortons Grand Cru 2023 comes from the Domaine?s 2.77-hectare monopole, owned by the Faiveley family since 1874. The vineyard has eastern exposure and is planted with vines dating from 1932 through to 2002. Ferruginous oolite and marl soils give this Grand Cru its power, mineral structure and long ageing capacity. As Domaine Faiveley?s flagship red wine, Clos des Cortons expresses both site identity and family heritage.
Vinification
The wines are punched down daily to extract colour, tannins and aromas. After 19 days of vatting, the free-run wine is drawn off by gravity, and the marc is pressed slowly and gently. The wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, with 50% new oak and 50% second-fill barrels, giving structure and refinement.
2023
The 2023 vintage began with a mild, dry winter, before rain returned in spring. Frost risk was managed through two-stage pruning and caused limited damage. Warm June conditions led to rapid flowering and generous fruit. Green harvesting reduced yields, while minor hail in July caused only limited impact. August?s variable weather supported ripening, and harvest took place during a heatwave. The grapes were healthy, aromatic and well ripened.
Tasting Note
Ruby red in colour with clear purple reflections. The nose is powerful and concentrated, showing black cherry and spice. The palate is rich and smooth, with good energy, concentration and depth. Full-bodied and structured, it retains elegance and freshness through its powerful frame. The finish is long, refined and persistent, confirming the wine?s excellent potential for cellar ageing.
Food Pairing
Pair with beef fillet, venison, roast lamb, duck, game birds, truffle dishes, mushroom rag?, aged cheeses or fine dining red meat dishes.
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