Volnay Domaine Faiveley 2020

Producer Information

This Burgundian domaine has been a family estate for nearly 200 years. Erwan Faiveley, 7th generation, took the reins in 2006 from his father when he was only 25. They have earned their reputation as one of Burgundy’s finest and most trusted, with an unparalleled selection from the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise totalling over 120 hectares.

Vineyards

This plot is located on the Pommard border, right in the heart of Volnay. Domaine Faiveley acquired this plot in 2007.

Total Surface Area: 5ha 87a
Exposition: East, South-East
Soil: Clay/Limestone

Surface Area: 0ha 74a – (1.83 acres)
Years the vines were planted: 1955, 1959

Winemaking

The hand-picked harvest is vinified by producers we are in partnership with. Their Oenologist tastes each cuvée and only chooses the best wines from trusted producers. The wine is then matured in oak barrels for 9 months, in nineteenth century vaulted cellars which provide ideal conditions for raising wines.

Vintage Information

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.

Tasting Note

The village of Volnay is renowned for its elegant red wines. This wine exudes aromas of small red and black fruits complemented by spicy notes and a touch of oak. Its rich flavours and silky smooth tannins make it an absolute pleasure for the palate.

Food Pairing

Braised Veal, Roast Partridge

Serving Suggestion

Serve between 14º-16ºC. Cellaring potential: 6 to 10 years

Côte de Beaune, Premier Cru
100% Pinot Noir
Cork
14
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