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Bourgogne Rouge Aux Argillières - Domaine Nicolas Faure 2022
The vineyard estate
The Domaine Nicolas Faure is located in the heart of the Burgundy commune of Meuilley near Nuits-Saint-Georges. After a stint notably at Jean-Louis Chave, La Romanée Conti, and Prieuré-Roch, Nicolas Faure created his estate in 2014. The passionate and determined winemaker leads a double life. During the day, he works as a vineyard manager at the Bertaut-Gerbet estate (Fixin) run by his wife. In the evening, he cultivates his own vines in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Pernand-Vergelesses, Aloxe-Corton, in Pinot Noir, Gamay, Chardonnay, and Aligoté. His production is minimal, around 5'000 bottles.
Aware of environmental issues and with a concern for soil and biodiversity preservation, the winemaker tends his vines according to the principles of organic farming. His goal is to maintain low yields in order to harvest concentrated grapes while preserving the ecosystem and the harmonious balance between Man and vine.
In the cellar, the vinifications are minimally interventionist and sulfur is used in minimal quantities. Nicolas Faure manages to bring out the best from his plots to produce exceptional wines that reflect ancestral know-how and the work of an ambitious and passionate winemaker.
Format: 75 cl | Country: France | |
| Region: Burgundy | Culture: organic 🌱 | |
| Grape variety: Pinot Noir | Tasting: On the nose, it reveals a delicate aromatic bouquet where notes of cherry and strawberry harmoniously blend, accompanied by a subtle woody and spicy touch, reminiscent of the Burgundy underbrush. On the palate, the experience is equally captivating: a soft and elegant attack gives way to a balanced structure, with supple and well-integrated tannins. The flavors of ripe cherries and raspberries dominate, enriched by slightly spicy nuances and a discreet minerality, characteristic of the terroir. The finish is persistent, prolonging the pleasure with a fruity and subtly spicy echo. |