Domaine Faiveley : Clos Saint-Denis Grand cru Joseph Faiveley 2016

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru Joseph Faiveley 2016 from Domaine Faiveley

Tasting

Color
The color displays a clear dark ruby hue, marked by distinction.

Nose
The bouquet combines notes of ripe black fruits and caramel, highlighted by a delicate woody note.

Palate
In the mouth, the wine seduces with its precision: the assertive tannins are accompanied by nuances of coconut, evolving towards a long and harmonious finish.

Service and aging

Best enjoyed at 16°C. This vintage can also age in the cellar until around 2028.

Food and wine pairings

This red wine from Burgundy will enhance red meats, game as well as soft cheeses.

The structured elegance of a Grand Cru from Clos Saint-Denis

The property

Present since 1825 in Nuits-Saint-Georges, at the heart of the prestigious Côte de Nuits, the Domaine Faiveley stands out as one of the great names of Burgundy. Renowned for its wines combining aromatic precision and refinement, it embodies regional viticultural excellence.

The vineyard

The estate extends over more than 120 hectares spread between the Côte de Nuits, the Côte de Beaune and the Côte Chalonnaise, three emblematic terroirs of Burgundy. This remarkable viticultural heritage includes parcels of Grands Crus and Premiers Crus, true showcases for the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grape varieties.

The wine

Produced from vines located mid-slope on the hill overlooking Morey-Saint-Denis, this Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru expresses all the nobility of its terroir.

Vinification and aging

The wine is aged for 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels, within the vaulted cellars of the estate, built in the 19th century in Nuits-Saint-Georges.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir.