2009 Domaine Faiveley, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru, Les Porrets-Saint-Georges 1x750ml

Vinous 92-94

Red-ruby. Very ripe aromas of cassis, licorice and flowers enlivened by cooler crushed stone and mineral notes. Sweet, suave and fine-grained; primary, juicy and densely packed. Finishes with substantial but refined tannins and excellent length. Very promising. Hervet noted that Faiveley vinified most of the 2009s with about 25% whole clusters with the objective of "civilizing the tannins." [Stephen Tanzer, 01/01/2011]