Domaine Faiveley : Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru "La Combe Aux Moines" 2024

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "La Combe Aux Moines" 2024 from Domaine Faiveley

Tasting notes

Appearance
The wine reveals an intense ruby red colour.

Nose
The nose unveils delicate aromas of fresh red fruits intertwined with spicy notes, subtly underlined by woody and smoky touches.

Palate
Ample and structured, the palate offers lingering flavours where fruit and oak come together. The tannins are supple, leading to a refined, elegant and remarkably complex finish.

Food and wine pairings

This red wine pairs ideally with flavourful poultry such as duck or goose, as well as game birds. It also beautifully accompanies slow-cooked meats such as beef in sauce, roast pork or a traditional coq au vin. When it comes to cheese, it enhances a characterful Époisses just as well as soft-ripened cheeses such as Brie or Camembert.

The authentic expression of a Gevrey-Chambertin terroir by Domaine Faiveley

The estate

Founded in 1825 by Pierre Faiveley in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine Faiveley is a true institution in Burgundy. Today led by Erwan Faiveley, representing the seventh generation, and his sister Eve, the estate oversees a vast vineyard of around 120 hectares spread across the Côte de Nuits, the Côte de Beaune and the Côte Chalonnaise. Both a wine estate and a négociant house, this historic family-run enterprise stands out for its strong environmental commitment, illustrated by the conversion of all its vines to organic farming, with official certification expected in 2025.

The vineyard

The Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "La Combe Aux Moines" comes from a historic 1.03-hectare plot, once cultivated by the monks of Cluny. Set on east-facing slopes, the vines benefit from a terroir composed of white marls and fossil-rich clays. The plantings on this plot span several decades, from 1933 to 2017, thus providing a fine diversity of vine ages and great complexity to the grapes.

The vintage

The 2024 vintage was marked by particularly challenging weather conditions. The growing cycle had to contend with exceptional rainfall, frost episodes, localised hail and reduced sunshine. These climatic challenges resulted in high disease pressure and a significant drop in yields. Nevertheless, the harvested grapes made it possible to produce wines of lovely freshness, approachable and endowed with a crisp acidity.

Winemaking and ageing

The Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "La Combe Aux Moines" 2024 is aged for 16 months in fine-grained French oak barrels with a moderate toast. The oak breakdown consists of 40 to 50% new barrels and 50 to 60% one-wine barrels, allowing the unique expression of the terroir to be preserved without being masked.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir.