2022 Domaine Faiveley Nuits St Georges les Damodes

Pinot Noir - 750ML
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VN 94 WA 93
VN 94

Vinous, January 2024

(VN 92-94 points) The 2022 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Damodes 1er Cru is aged in 50% new oak and completely de-stemmed. This is pleasingly floral on the nose, with wilted roses filtering through the raspberry and redcurrant...
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 2024

(92-93 points) The 2022 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Damodes is ample and perfumed, wafting from the glass with aromas of plums, orange zest, potpourri and spices. Medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless, with a...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Pinot Noir
Country France
Region Burgundy
Sub-region Cote de Nuits
Appellation Nuits St Georges
Vintage 2022
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

The 2022 Faiveley Nuits St Georges les Damodes, a Pinot Noir from Burgundy’s renowned Cote de Nuits region, stands out for its finesse and complexity. This red wine originates from the Nuits St Georges appellation and is produced by the esteemed Domaine Faiveley. Known for its elegant style, the wine has garnered significant praise from professional reviewers.

Neal Martin of *Vinous* awarded the wine 94 points, describing it as "pleasingly floral on the nose, with wilted roses filtering through the raspberry and redcurrant fruit." Martin highlights the wine's medium body, fine tannins, and keen line of acidity, concluding that "this is very elegant in style, with a composed and transparent finish." He commends the 2022 vintage as a "lovely Les Damodes from Faiveley."

Similarly, *Robert Parker's Wine Advocate* gave the wine a score between 92 and 93 points. Reviewer WK notes that the 2022 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Damodes is "ample and perfumed," with aromas of plums, orange zest, potpourri, and spices. The review praises the wine's medium to full body, describing it as "supple and seamless, with a pure and vibrant core of fruit, melting tannins, and a saline finish." WK concludes that the wine is "immensely charming."

Both reviews emphasize the wine's aromatic complexity and balanced structure, underscoring its floral and fruity bouquet. The use of 50% new oak and complete de-stemming in the aging process contributes to its refined tannins and elegant finish.

In summary, the 2022 Faiveley Nuits St Georges les Damodes is a noteworthy example of Burgundy Pinot Noir, combining floral aromas, vibrant fruit, and a polished, elegant finish. It is a wine that has impressed critics and is likely to appeal to those who appreciate nuanced, well-crafted red wines from one of the world's most esteemed wine regions.