FAIVELEY GEVREY LAVAUX ST JACQUES 2021 1ER

Style : Rocks & Minerals

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Domaine Faiveley is one of the biggest domaines (115ha) in Burgundy and, many would argue, one of the best. 

The change of generation, enhanced by the arrival of Bernard Hervet as Managing Director, is clear warning of the intention to dynamise the business. The most obvious change though is in the barrel cellar where the previous supplier has been dropped and replaced with Francois Frères, Taransaud and three other coopers. Old style Faiveley wines could be massively tannic at the expense of the fruit. From 2007 the wines are much fresher and fruitier, yet still with real intensity.  Many of Faiveley's top wines are hand bottled with no filtration. This in turn results in clean, opulent wines that often show Pinot Noir at its best. Their concentration and richness are rarely equalled. JASPER MORRIS MW

The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux Saint-Jacques 1er Cru offers one of my favourite bouquets from Faiveley in this vintage: open redcurrant and wild strawberry scents, touches of sous-bois and truffle, very expressive and charming. The palate is well balanced with finely-chiselled tannins, quite energetic, perhaps because compared to their Les Cazetiers, this was barely touched by the frost. Almost confit-like on the finish. Excellent. NEIL MARTIN, Vinous.com

Region : Burgundy, FRANCE

Variety : Pinot Noir

ABV: 13.5%

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*We endeavour to ensure the correct vintage is displayed, however some variations may occur in store and for delivered bottles.