The Nuits-Saint-Georges village vineyard Les Herbues is attaining a special status, with extra appeal to the true vineyard geeks - in the most positive way. Independent and individualist producers are exploring this terroir and making exciting wines … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Nicolas Faure Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues
Domaine Nicolas Faure
Terroir Insight: Nicolas Faure Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues
The Nuits-Saint-Georges village vineyard Les Herbues is attaining a special status, with extra appeal to the true vineyard geeks - in the most positive way. Independent and individualist producers are exploring this terroir and making exciting wines … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Nicolas Faure Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues
Visit Domaine Nicolas Faure, tasting the 2018s from cask
Tasting wine is a complex matter - especially with the 2018 vintage. Some wines seem to have an almost kaleidoscopic character, with a changeable nature here at the beginning of elevage. As always, it is wise to be prudent when drawing … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Nicolas Faure, tasting the 2018s from cask
Domaine Nicolas Faure Bourgogne Aligote La Corvees de Bully 2017
The Bourgogne Aligote La Corvees de Bully 2017 from Nicolas Faure is a delightful Aligote. The nose is very pure and vivid with delicate white orchard fruits, notes of grass and anise. On the palate intense and saline - lovely depth and power. Not as … [Read more...] about Domaine Nicolas Faure Bourgogne Aligote La Corvees de Bully 2017
Domaine Nicolas Faure, Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues 2016
The Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues 2016 is showing very well - starting out with a bit of CO2 but soon unfolds. The nose offer semi deep fruit - transparent and organic with a vivid energy. On the palate forward and with a deep fruit - classic Les … [Read more...] about Domaine Nicolas Faure, Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues 2016
Visit Domaine Nicolas Faure, tasting of the 2017s from cask
What can I say ... great to be back in the diminutive cellar at Domaine Nicolas Faure in Meuilley. My first visit to Meuilley was in the summer of 2016 - and while I had heard about the wines from Nicolas Faure, he was then still relatively … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Nicolas Faure, tasting of the 2017s from cask
Visit Domaine Nicolas Faure, tasting of the 2016s from cask
I do visit quite many estates - and there are many great moments, and highlights - but one of the most precious visits was my first tasting at Domaine Nicholas Faure in the summer of 2016. I came unprepared as I never tasted the wines before - … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Nicolas Faure, tasting of the 2016s from cask
The red 2016s – Impressions and first insights
After running through my tasting notes from my June 2017 trip I have updated my impressions on the 2016 red Burgundies. Thibaud Clerget of Domaine Y. Clerget. I will update these impressions as I taste more 2016s over the next year, and add … [Read more...] about The red 2016s – Impressions and first insights