Domaine Faiveley : Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru "Les Cazetiers" 2020

Faiveley presents a complex and intense Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru

The property

Founded in 1825 by Pierre Faiveley in the village of Nuits, the Joseph Faiveley house is one of the most beautiful references of the Côte de Nuits. Today led by Erwan & Eve Faiveley, 7th generation of the family, the Faiveley house offers enthusiasts a superb range reflecting the entire mosaic of Burgundy terroirs with precision.

The vineyard

If the Faiveley estate was historically located in Côtes de Nuits at Nuits-Saint-Georges, the house has gradually extended its vineyard in Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise. The Faiveley estate now owns 12 Grands Crus and 25 Premiers Crus in Burgundy and oversees an exceptional heritage of vines.

The wine

The Premier Cru Les Cazetiers from Domaine Faiveley is a Gevrey-Chambertin wine made from a plot of 4.06 hectares composed of old vines planted in 1930, 1940, 1955, 1962, 1975, 1980, 1989 and 1999.

The vintage

The particularly mild and dry winter leads to early budding. If April begins with episodes of frost not impacting the vineyard, the month ends after 7 weeks of drought with salvific rains. The precocity of the vintage is confirmed with 24 days ahead of 2019. In May, if the flowering is homogeneous in Côté Chalonnaise and in Côte de Beaune thanks to a sunny period (25°C) and slightly windy, it is disturbed in Côte de Nuits due to rainy and cool weather. The summer is extremely dry, causing significant water stress, except for the Nuits-Vougeot sector which experiences a significant storm on August 1st. In line with this vintage, the harvest begins early.

Vinification and aging

The manually harvested grapes undergo a pre-fermentation cold maceration before vinification in conical wooden vats. Maceration of more than 3 weeks followed by pressing to obtain juices of great purity. Aging of 16 to 18 months in vaulted cellars dating from the 19th century. The proportion of new barrels varies according to the vintages.

Grape variety

100% pinot noir.

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Les Cazetiers 2020 from Domaine Faiveley

Tasting

Nose
Intense, the nose reveals delicious fruity, roasted and toasted fragrances.

Palate
Round and structured, the palate seduces with its concentration, its floral aromas, its freshness as well as its fine tannins. The finish is of a beautiful persistence.

Food & wine pairings

This Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru pairs ideally with red meats or even refined cheeses.

Service

For optimal tasting, serve at 15°C.

Cellaring

This wine can wait in the cellar until around 2032 to reveal its full aromatic palette.