Domaine Faiveley Beaune 'Clos de l'Écu' Premier Cru 2023
4.6
HK$598
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Domaine Faiveley Beaune 1er Cru Clos de l'Écu 2023 is a red Burgundy from the Premier Cru appellation of Beaune, drawn from Faiveley’s monopole walled vineyard. The 2023 vintage in Burgundy is widely regarded as strong, with a warm, generous growing season that delivered ripe fruit while preserving enough freshness to keep Pinot Noir energetic and well defined. Clos de l'Écu sits on Beaune’s northern sector, where classic limestone-rich, clay-limestone soils help shape a wine that balances supple fruit with the firmer, more structured profile often associated with the commune’s better Premier Crus.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing In the glass, this Pinot Noir opens with red cherry, wild raspberry and rose petal, followed by hints of violet, gentle spice and a subtle touch of oak. The palate is medium-bodied and finely textured, with lively acidity, polished tannins and a core of juicy red berries that carries into a savory, mineral-edged finish. Its poise makes it a natural partner for duck breast with cherry sauce, roast veal loin, or mushroom risotto, all of which echo the wine’s combination of fragrance, silkiness and quiet structure.
Winery Background Founded in 1825, Domaine Faiveley is one of Burgundy’s historic reference-point estates, still family-owned and now led by the seventh generation. The domaine is known for combining extensive holdings with careful, parcel-by-parcel farming, including hand-harvesting and a strong focus on expressing each site faithfully. In the cellar, Faiveley favors controlled extraction and élevage in French oak to frame rather than mask terroir, a philosophy that gives Clos de l'Écu its distinctive mix of charm, precision and age-worthy Beaune character.