Visit to Domaine Nicolas Faure – Tasting the 2021s from Cask

Vin d’émotion is seen by some as merely a marketing term, or a concept designed to promote a certain type of wine – or even the Winehog himself.

All are entitled to their view on this topic. That said, I encourage all Burgundy lovers to check out the vin d’émotion lists and test the qualities of the different wines – including ones with different styles and characteristics.

I know they are not easy to find, but if you’re enough of a geek, it is possible.

Finding the Vins d’émotion!

It’s essential to remember to enjoy and let the passion flow, just like the wines themselves, preferably in big stems!

Background on Domaine Nicolas Faure

I have, as you know, covered the history of this estate and earlier vintages in previous articles (below):

• Visit to Domaine Nicolas Faure – mesmerizing wines
• Visit to Domaine Nicolas Faure, tasting the 2016s from cask
• Visit to Domaine Nicolas Faure, tasting the 2017s from cask
• Visit to Domaine Nicolas Faure, tasting the 2018s from cask
• Visit to Domaine Nicolas Faure, tasting the 2019s from cask
• Visit to Domaine Nicolas Faure – tasting the 2020s from cask

Domaine Nicolas Faure 2021s

The wines from Nicolas Faure are all about hedonistic enjoyment. And while one can praise the big, hot vintages, the cooler ones give a more delicate, refined view of the wines. For example, 2014 and 2017 are not monumental wines (for reds), yet they have a floral airiness which is tremendous.

In 2021 as well, one finds some of these delicate, floral qualities that I enjoy and indulge in. Honestly, I love this.

Let’s taste!

The first of the red ’21s was the Coteaux Bourguignons Mes Gamays; as labelled, a gamay-based wine. This is the last cuvee from this vineyard, as the vines have been uprooted.

Domaine Nicolas Faure Coteaux Bourguignons Mes Gamays 2021

The Coteaux Bourguignons Mes Gamays is vivid and light-footed, underlining the cool delicacy of the 2021 vintage. It has the classic Faure vin d’émotion character, and pleases the palate with its finely grained tannins. Definitely a vin de soif, and a great pleasure for the ‘Hog. Who needs points when we get hedonistic pleasure?

(Drink from 2023) – Good – (87p) – Tasted 11/04/2022 from cask –

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Tasting Notes for this producer

• Nicolas Faure Bourgogne Aligoté La Corvee de Bully 2014 March 11, 2022
• Domaine de Cassiopée Aligoté En Gerlieus 2020 March 10, 2022
• Nicolas Faure Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues 2017 February 21, 2022
• Domaine Nicolas Faure Bourgogne Aligote La Corvees de Bully 2017 February 19, 2019
• Domaine Nicolas Faure, Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues 2016 November 23, 2018
• Domaine Nicolas Faure Bourgogne Aligote La Corvees de Bully 2014 June 21, 2017
• Domaine Nicolas Faure Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues 2015 June 21, 2017
• Domaine Nicolas Faure, Bourgogne Aux Argillieres 2014 October 11, 2016
• Domaine Nicolas Faure Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues 2014 October 11, 2016
• Domaine Nicolas Faure Aloxe-Corton 2015 July 31, 2016
• Domaine Nicolas Faure Bourgogne Aux Argillieres 2015 July 31, 2016
• Domaine Nicolas Faure Coteaux Bourguignons Mes Gamay 2015 July 31, 2016
• Domaine Nicolas Faure Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues 2015 July 31, 2016
• Domaine Nicolas Faure Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues 2014 July 31, 2016
• Domaine Nicolas Faure Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues 2012 July 31, 2016
• Domaine Nicolas Faure Bourgogne Aligote La Corvees de Bully 2014 July 31, 2016
• Domaine Nicolas Faure Bourgogne Aligote La Corvees de Bully 2015 July 30, 2016
• Domaine Nicolas Faure, Bourgogne Aux Argillieres 2014 June 23, 2016

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