2018 Domaine Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers Magnum
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | Faiveley |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 1.5 ltr (13%) |
| Drink window | 2023 - 2045 |
Description
With a blend of aromas of sweet wild berries with rich bass notes of forest floor, herbs and grilled pigeon, the 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers is medium to full bodied, broad and concentrated, with rich structuring tannins, relatively low acidity and a long, juicy finish.
About Faiveley
The history of Domaine Faiveley dates back to 1825. The domain has been family owned for 7 generations and is located in Nuits-Saint-Georges, in the heart of Burgundy. 127 hectares of vineyards, spread over Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise, of which 12 vineyards with Grand Cru classification, 25 with Premier Cru classification and 6 vineyards with a “Monopole” classification. The domain is managed by Erwan Faiveley, who manages the work in the vineyards in-house to have control over the quality of the grapes. The hand-picked harvest is carefully brought to vaulted cellars from the 19th century, located in Nuits-Saint-Georges. To create great Burgundies, Erwan Faiveley combines the principles of modern oenology with traditional aging in French oak barrels. All this contributes to the high reputation of Faiveley wines.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Gevrey-Chambertin |
| Winery | Faiveley |
| Grape | Pinot Noir |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Drinking as of | 2023 |
| Drinking till | 2045 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 1.5 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 94 |
| James Suckling rating | 94 |
| Tasting Profiles | Earthy, Complex, Dry, Fruity, Aged on wood, Mineral, Red fruit, Flexible, Tannines, Full |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
Wijnhuis
The history of Domaine Faiveley dates back to 1825. The domain has been family-owned for 7 generations and is located in Nuits-Saint-Georges, in the heart of Burgundy. 127 ha Vineyards, spread over Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise, of which 12 vineyards with Grand Cru classification, 25 with Premier Cru classification and 6 vineyards with a "Monopole" classification. The estate is managed by Erwan Faiveley, who keeps the work in the vineyards in-house to control the quality of the grapes. The hand-picked harvest is carefully transported to 19th century vaulted cellars located in Nuits-Saint-Georges. To make great Burgundies, Erwan Faiveley combines the principles of modern oenology with traditional aging in French oak barrels. All this contributes to the fact that Faiveley wines are highly regarded.