In the elegant shadow of a Gevrey valley, the Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru La Combe aux Moines 2022 from Domaine Faiveley presents itself as a story of stone and breath. A vintage of controlled generosity, 2022 reveals the nobility of a legendary climat where white marls and fossil-rich rock feed a high-born Pinot Noir. Here, the site’s natural freshness tempers the sun’s intensity, shaping the fruit with sculpted energy and carving an aromatic profile of red fruits lifted by fine spices. The precise, patient Faiveley approach results in a wine of character with classical breadth, ready to shine now while promising a nuanced development with age. Aimed at Burgundy enthusiasts seeking the rare balance between density and tension, it takes centre stage at the table—equally suited to a major occasion or an intimate dinner for connoisseurs who value detail.

Blend and vinification

Made exclusively from Pinot Noir, this Premier Cru comes from the climat La Combe aux Moines, planted on white marls and fossil-bearing limestone, with a cool exposure that favours aromatic clarity. The harvest is hand-picked then carefully sorted. Depending on the expression of the vintage, a measured proportion of whole bunches may be included to enhance complexity and verticality. Maceration lasts about nineteen days, with tailored punch-downs to extract colour, tannins and perfume with delicacy. The ageing takes place over about sixteen months in French oak barrels, with a share of new oak around 40 to 50% depending on the desired balance, the remainder in one‑wine barrels. This extended, unhurried élevage softens edges, integrates the oak into the fruity fabric and imparts a noble texture to the wine.

Tasting notes

• Colour: Intense, luminous ruby edged with garnet hues, suggesting confident concentration and vivid youth.
• Nose: Fresh raspberry, Morello cherry and black cherry, lifted by soft spices, finely toasted wood touches and a subtly smoky note reflecting the terroir.
• Palate: Generous yet precise attack, a silky mid-palate with fine-grained tannins, a harmonious drive between fruit and spice, and a long, distinguished finish that underlines Gevrey’s uprightness.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve this Premier Cru between 15 and 16°C in large Burgundy glasses to promote aeration and the opening of aromas. Early decanting or a gentle decant, depending on the wine’s youth, will help refine contours and awaken its spicy nuances. Store bottles in a cool, dark cellar to preserve aromatic purity. The cellaring potential is approximately 10 to 15 years, with the promise of tertiary complexity developing without losing the wine’s signature structure.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs: delicate charcuterie, truffled country pâté, Comté gougères for a flavorful start.
• Starters: perfect egg with mushrooms, pâté en croûte, finely seasoned knife‑cut beef tartare.
• Main courses: beef bourguignon, coq au vin, roasted rib of beef, game birds—where the meat pairs with the cru’s depth.
• Cheeses: Comté aged, mountain tomme, Brillat‑Savarin, which amplify the elegance of Pinot Noir.
• Desserts: thin Morello cherry tart, lightly spiced poached pears, for an airy finish.

Occasions

This Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru is the ideal companion:

• For a gourmet dinner where culinary precision meets Burgundian restraint.
• At a thematic vertical focused on the climats of Gevrey to appreciate the uniqueness of La Combe aux Moines.
• As an insider’s gift for a lover of great Pinots seeking true emotion and exemplary structure.

Specifications

• Name: Domaine Faiveley, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru La Combe aux Moines 2022
• Appellation: Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru AOC
• Type: Red wine
• Vintage: 2022
• Grape variety: Pinot Noir (100%)
• Ageing: about 16 months in French oak barrels, 40 to 50% new
• Harvest: hand‑picked, strict sorting, proportion of whole bunches depending on the vintage
• Terroir: white marls and fossil-bearing rock, north‑east exposure
• Cellaring: 10 to 15 years depending on storage conditions
• Serving temperature: 15–16°C