Domaine Nicolas Faure

Bourgogne Day 2 – Back in business

By Steen Öhman July 7, 2020 -

Starting in Nuits-Saint-Georges - Monday 8 am. It's very early not; even time to get a cup of coffee at Place de la Liberation (the lockdown does give this name a new meaning). First out: Moron-Garcia Starting out with 2019s from Moron-Garcia, which are still fresh, vivid blessings. These are …

Aligote – Pernand-Vergelesses and behind the hill

By Steen Öhman March 11, 2020 - Leave a Comment

One of the most impressive white Burgundies I have tasted comes from a very old yet relatively unknown terroir on the backside of the mighty Corton hill. It is of course the splendid Aligote from Nicolas Faure, which comes from ungrafted 100-year-old vines. I tasted the 2014 Aligote the …

Terroir Insight: Nicolas Faure Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues

By Steen Öhman December 1, 2019 - Leave a Comment

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 - and in some cases even vins d'emotion. These …

Visit Domaine Nicolas Faure, tasting the 2018s from cask

By Steen Öhman July 29, 2019 - Leave a Comment

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 concludions about the wines early on... While I feel I …

Domaine Nicolas Faure Bourgogne Aligote La Corvees de Bully 2017

By Steen Öhman February 19, 2019 -

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 intense as the 2014 - but I do adore the 2017s .. …