Domaine Faiveley Clos-de-la-Roche Grand Cru 2017 twe chalk and wild thyme

chalk and wild thyme

We like the Great Southern for its lean tight chardonnay

A dryer style (6g/L residual sugar) with great drinkability due to the freshness on the palate

well-balanced wine

lemon peel and nectarines

Domaine Faiveley Clos-de-la-Roche Grand Cru 2017 twe chalk and wild thymeBased in Nuits St Georges, the famous Domaine Faiveley was founded in 1825 and in more recent times, the domaine has greatly expanded its vineyards across the entire Cte d'Or. The grapes are entirely destemmed and fermented in a mix of new wooden vats for the top end wines and stainless steel for the lesser cuvees. Once notorious for being fairly austere, there has been less emphasis on extraction over the last ten years and the wines show increased