Domaine Faiveley Marsannay Rouge 2021

Domaine Faiveley Marsannay Rouge 2021

Domaine Faiveley Marsannay Rouge 2021 is a village-level red Burgundy from the Marsannay appellation in Côte de Nuits. The wine is produced by Domaine Faiveley, one of Burgundy’s largest and most respected family-owned estates, based in Nuits-Saint-Georges and led by the 7th generation of the Faiveley family.

Vinification & Style
Made from 100% Pinot Noir, this wine comes from a 1-hectare plot planted between 1956 and 2002, with deep dry brown soils, marls, clay, pebbles and gravel, and a southeast exposure. The vineyard is farmed using organic practices. The wine is aged in French oak barrels (20–30% new) for 14 months, followed by 2 months in vats. The 2021 vintage in Burgundy was cool and classic, marked by frost and rain, but the wines show increased freshness, purity of fruit and more judicious use of oak.

Tasting Notes
Colour: Intense ruby red.
Nose: Aromas of red fruits and prune, with a powerful note of juicy plum.
Palate: Fruity with fleshy tannins and excellent length on the finish. The wine shows good concentration, freshness and balance.
Finish: Persistent, with lingering red fruit, spice and subtle mineral notes.

Serving & Pairing
Decanting: Open 20–30 minutes before serving; extended decanting is generally unnecessary.
Serving temperature: 14–16°C.
Food pairing: Roast chicken, duck breast, roast goose, pork chop, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, truffle pasta, charcuterie, and mild to semi-hard cheeses such as Brie, Comté or Gruyère.

Drinking Window
Enjoy from now through approximately 2029–2032. With bottle age, the wine should develop more savoury, earthy and spice complexity while retaining freshness.

Origin: France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Marsannay
Type: Red Wine
Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
ABV: 12.5%
Volume: 750ml