The 2021 Domaine Faiveley Nuits Saint Georges 'Les Damodes' Premier Cru is a stunning representation of the renowned Burgundy region in France. This premier cru boasts a deep ruby colour with a shimmering, garnet hue. On the nose, the wine offers complex aromas of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and raspberry, intermingled with notes of earthy spices and delicate floral undertones. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and well-structured, with silky tannins and a refreshing acidity. The flavours of red berries are beautifully complemented by hints of oak and a touch of minerality, leading to a long, lingering finish. This vintage showcases the exceptional quality and attention to detail that is synonymous with Domaine Faiveley, making it a true representation of the terroir and a must-try for any Burgundy enthusiast.
Critic Reviews
95 POINTS
Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com
A stunning 2021 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru with wonderful perfume and silkiness, the considerable power underplayed on the concentrated mid-palate, the finish long and delicately mineral. Spot on balance of fruit and restrained oak. Very long finish.
91 POINTS
Neal Martin - Vinous
The 2021 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Damodes 1er Cru showed just a little reduction on the nose. This does not occlude the florality that ekes out with aeration (unsurprising given its location on the Vosne border). The palate is medium-bodied with quite racy tannins, a citrus-fresh Damodes, linear and maybe a little lean towards the finish but persistent in the mouth. Give it a couple of years in bottle.
Points: 90-92
Winemakers Notes
The grapes are harvested and sorted by hand. The proportion of de-stemmed grapes and whole clusters varies depending on the vintage. The wines are punched down daily in order to extract colour, tannins and aromas from the skin of the grapes. After a 19 day vatting period, the alcoholic fermentation is complete. The free-run wine is run off using a gravity system whilst the marc is pressed slowly and gently in order to extract an exceptionally pure press wine. The wines are aged for 16 months in French oak barrels (40-50% new oak and 50-60% one-wine barrels) which have been selected for their fine grain and moderate toast. The wines are left to age in our cellars at consistent, natural hygrometry and temperature.
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Tasting Notes
The 2021 Domaine Faiveley Nuits Saint Georges 'Les Damodes' Premier Cru is a stunning representation of the renowned Burgundy region in France. This premier cru boasts a deep ruby colour with a shimmering, garnet hue. On the nose, the wine offers complex aromas of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and raspberry, intermingled with notes of earthy spices and delicate floral undertones. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and well-structured, with silky tannins and a refreshing acidity. The flavours of red berries are beautifully complemented by hints of oak and a touch of minerality, leading to a long, lingering finish. This vintage showcases the exceptional quality and attention to detail that is synonymous with Domaine Faiveley, making it a true representation of the terroir and a must-try for any Burgundy enthusiast.