2008 Clos Vougeot
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Tasting notes
Very pale ruby. Candied and developed on the nose. Sweet start. Easy but not very ambitious. Slightly drying tannins on the finish. Lots of acidity. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Moderately saturated bright medium red. Pure if imploded aromas of red fruits and flowers lifted by mint. A bit medicinal and herbal, with a slight dryness that I don't find in the other grand crus today. Has personality but displays little easy sweetness. Finishes with building tannins. A bit inscrutable today, and on the light side for Clos Vougeot. Hervet told me that Faiveley sold off one of its three parcels in bulk because it was a bit rustic.
About the producer
Domaine Faiveley is one of Burgundy’s most important wine producers. The family-owned estate, now in the hands of the seventh generation, is one of the largest in the region, with significant holdings in both the Côte d’Or and the Côte Chalonnaise.