Vieille Vignes Gevrey Chambertin Faiveley 2022 red Burgundy Wine

Description

Flavour and Aroma The Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes Faiveley 2022 is an elegant red wine, with notes of cherry and blackcurrant, as well as hints of spice. On the palate, it offers an intense, well-balanced flavour. Aromas of black cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant dominate, giving a sensation of fruitiness and depth. Each sip reveals nuances of black pepper, liquorice and undergrowth, creating a perfect harmony of fruit and spice. The tannic structure is firm but elegant, with a long, persistent finish that leaves a lasting impression.

Grape variety Made from Pinot Noir grapes, this wine benefits from the finesse and complexity characteristic of this Burgundy variety. The decades-old vines add extra depth to the wine, enriching its aromas and flavours. Grown on limestone and clay soils, they benefit from optimum sunshine and a favourable microclimate, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly.

Terroir The Gevrey-Chambertin terroir, located in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits region, is renowned for its limestone and clay soils and continental climate. The vines benefit from optimum exposure to the sun, allowing the grapes to ripen to perfection. This unique terroir gives the wine its distinctive characteristics, including its solid tannic structure and complex aromas. The mineral-rich soils and sunny exposure contribute to the wine's complexity and finesse.

History of the estate Domaine Faiveley is a family business located in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy. Founded in 1825, it specialises in the production of high-quality red wines. The estate covers more than 120 hectares of the region's finest terroirs. Joseph Faiveley is renowned for its commitment to quality and respect for winemaking traditions. The Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes Faiveley 2022 is one of the estate's flagship wines, appreciated for its finesse and elegance. The estate makes it a point of honour to practise sustainable viticulture that respects the environment, guaranteeing high-quality wines.