Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens Faiveley 2010

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Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens Faiveley 2010

The wine

The Pommard appellation, situated between Beaune and Volnay in the Côte de Beaune, is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most renowned red wine producing regions. With its soils rich in iron oxide mixed with Jurassic marl-limestone and gravel, The Rugiens terroir is of rare distinction. Harvesting is done by hand, followed by rigorous sorting. Alcoholic fermentation then begins spontaneously in stainless steel vats, with the fruit macerating for 15 days to extract colour, aroma and structure. Ageing continues for 16 months in oak casks, with 35% new wood.
The clear, brilliant ruby-red hue is elevated by garnet glints. The complex, intense nose combines notes of small red berries with violet, sweet spice and smoky tones. On the palate, a precise attack reveals firm, ripe tannins, leading to a powerful and fruit-driven finish.

The Faiveley family has been running this domain since 1825. In 2005 Erwan Faiveley succeeded his father in the management of the property which is one of the largest ones in Burgundy: 10 hectares of Grands Crus and nearly 25 hectares of Premier Crus, including several climates where it is the sole owner (Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Clos des Issarts, Beaune Premier Cru Clos de l'Ecu and Clos des Cortons Faiveley Grand Cru). The vineyards remain very fragmented with an average size of 1 hectare in each appellation. In general, the wines of the domain are dense and fruity. The estate was the first in Burgundy to convert 120 hectares of vines to sustainable agriculture, having obtained the HVE (High Environmental Value)) certificate. Its conversion to organic practices started in 2022 and 2025 will be the first vintage to be certified organic.