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1978 Faiveley - Corton Clos des Cortons Faiveley Pinot Noir - France - Burgundy - Cote de Beaune - Corton - Red - Grand Cru

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1978 Faiveley - Corton Clos des Cortons Faiveley
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France - Burgundy - Cote de Beaune - Corton

Red Pinot Noir - Grand Cru
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Domaine Faively began in 1825 as a classic negociant firm and has since been passed down from father to son for nearly 200 years. During this time, it has become the largest owner of classified vineyards in the Cote de Nuits, Cote de Beanue and Cotes Chalonnaise. With 10 hectares of Grand Crus and 25 hectares of Premier Crus, including several monopoles, Faiveley is not only one of the largest... More »

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Ricknat1 90
Author Ricknat1
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Tasted On 11/12/2009

Part of a 1978 Burgundy tasting hosted by Acker at Cru on 11/11/09. Faively has the reputation of making wines to last (or if you are cynical, that are perpetually too young. The Corton stll has good color, slightly turning tawny. Strong and powerful typical Corton nose but not as powerful in the mouth. Still fresh, but not big. nice, but unexceptional. I enjoy the 1990 much more. 90.

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We tasted 13 Grand Crus in 5 flights over a dinner in the basement at Cru. This was masterfully planned and orchestrated by David Hamburg from Acker, who also was the guide through the evening.  The group of people were...


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