Domaine Faiveley : Volnay 1er cru "Fremiets" 2024

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Volnay 1er cru "Fremiets" 2024 from Domaine Faiveley

Tasting

Appearance

Displaying beautiful intensity and remarkable depth, the ruby red colour reveals itself with brilliance.

Nose

The nose precisely reveals captivating aromas of small red and black fruits, enhanced by spicy notes and a subtle woody touch evoking vanilla.

Palate

The attack and mid-palate prove delicate and elegant, offering a velvety texture supported by fine tannins. The finish then gains structure while maintaining a beautiful aromatic persistence.

Food and wine pairing

This wine pairs harmoniously with poultry served with a mushroom sauce, such as morels or truffles. It also accompanies fine beef preparations, light feathered game or dishes enhanced with a creamy sauce.

Serving and cellaring

Accessible from its youth, this 2024 vintage also possesses a cellaring potential that will allow it to evolve in the cellar for several decades.

The finesse and complexity of a Burgundy Premier Cru

The estate

Founded in 1825 in Nuits-Saint-Georges, France, Domaine Faiveley stands out among the historic figures of Burgundy. Today led by the seventh generation, represented by Erwan and Eve Faiveley, the estate oversees a vast vineyard of approximately 120 hectares spread across the Côte de Nuits, the Côte de Beaune, the Côte Chalonnaise and Chablis. Committed to a strong environmental approach, the estate has completed the conversion of all its land to organic farming, thereby combining respect for its terroirs with a sustainable vision of viticulture.

The vineyard

Nicknamed the "Chambolle of the Côte de Beaune", this 0.7-hectare plot is located within the Volnay appellation, on the border of the Pommard lands. Facing south-east, at an altitude between 230 and 280 metres, the vines benefit from a singular terroir. The soil rests on a limestone bedrock typical of the area, enriched by a high concentration of iron oxide. The vineyard is home to vines of varying ages, combining original plantings from 1950 with more recent vines replanted in 2014.

Vinification and ageing

Crafted exclusively from grapes grown on the estate's lands, this wine benefits from an ageing process incorporating new oak barrels, bringing subtle woody notes while preserving the brilliance of the fruit.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir