Domaine Faiveley : Clos de Vougeot Grand cru 2023

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2023 by Domaine Faiveley

Tasting

Appearance
This red wine reveals a deep ruby hue, testifying to a beautiful visual concentration.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet unveils remarkable complexity. It exudes red fruit fragrances harmoniously intertwined with delicate floral notes of rose and violet. Subtle hints of smoky berries, orange zest, spices and a discreet oakiness round off this olfactory palette.

Palate
The attack is round, generous and fleshy. Medium to full-bodied, the palate unfolds flavours of fresh red fruits, spices and orange peel. The whole is supported by a firm yet balanced tannic structure, delivering lovely freshness and stretching towards a finish of remarkable persistence.

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs beautifully with premium red meats such as a rib steak or a roast beef, as well as with veal served with a reduced herb sauce. It also enhances poultry (wild duck, free-range chicken) served with mushrooms or truffles, slow-simmered game dishes, or aged cheeses from the region such as Époisses.

Serving and cellaring

Endowed with a solid tannic architecture, this Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2023 will reveal its full maturity between around 2026 and 2028, while possessing the structure required for extended cellar evolution.

The elegance and complexity of a Burgundy Grand Cru by Domaine Faiveley

The estate

Founded in 1825 in Nuits-Saint-Georges by Pierre Faiveley, Domaine Faiveley is an emblematic figure of Burgundy. Today, the seventh generation, embodied by Erwan Faiveley and his sister Eve, leads this prestigious family estate. With a vineyard spanning approximately 125 hectares spread across the region's finest terroirs, the domaine combines respect for age-old traditions with technical innovation. Committed to a strong environmental approach, the house plans to obtain its organic farming certification in 2025, the year of its bicentenary, thus perpetuating its heritage.

The vineyard

This wine comes from the famous climat of Clos Vougeot, a historic site whose first vines were planted by Cistercian monks around the year 1150.

The vintage

The 2023 vintage was generous and spared from major climatic incidents. After a mild winter, spring offered ideal flowering conditions. The summer season was then marked by alternating heatwaves, cooler spells and stormy showers. These conditions enabled early harvests, which began at the end of August, yielding healthy, abundant grapes of optimal ripeness.

Winemaking and aging

For the creation of this Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2023, the estate opted for a vinification blending destemmed grapes with a moderate proportion of whole clusters in order to preserve the finesse of the aromas. The wine then benefits from a measured ageing in French oak barrels, incorporating a balanced share of new wood to accompany the expression of the fruit without masking it.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir