2014 Nuits St Georges Les St Georges
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(entirely destemmed; Les Saint-Georges is shown in larger type face on the label than Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru, in tribute to this vineyard's likely future elevation to grand cru status): Bright full red. Laid-back, subtly complex scents of dark raspberry, blueberry and violet, complicated by an inky nuance and a suggestion of piment d'Espelette . Intensely flavored and light on its feet, displaying excellent definition but also a wonderfully fine-grained texture to its berry, spice, floral and mineral flavors. This wine conveys a weightless quality and an element of finesse not shown by the other Nuits-Saint-Georges crus here but also more sweetness, pliancy and depth. Finishes with very suave tannins and terrific perfumed length. Balanced from the start but built for aging.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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(from vines planted in the 1980s and 1960s): Brooding, medicinal aromas of blue fruits. Backward and imploded in the mouth but boasts a wonderfully refined texture and superb energy to its perfumed black and blue fruit flavors. Near-grand cru quality and intensity here. Youthfully tight on the aftertaste but very long and aromatic. The yield here was reportedly 38 hectoliters per hectare.
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.