Faiveley Burgundy Pinot Noir

$20

Rating: ♠ ♠ ♠

We finally got around to trying the 2004 Faiveley Burgundy — excuse me, Bourgogne — Pinot Noir and were not disappointed. We had a moment of panic at first, as the cork was dry and broke in half when we pulled it. But it was a false alarm: The wine had not turned and, indeed, seemed quite well preserved.

After letting ‘er breath for a good hour, we poured and she opened up beautifully. The Faiveley has a pleasant but not overbearing nose of cherry and dried blackcurrant. Its elegant, full structure bespeaks its Burgundian roots and the high quality of the Faiveley terriors.

A wine that would go superbly with flank steak, pork, lamb or pheasant — or with just a baguette and some brie — it took me back to the bistros and cafés of Montmartre. Ah, to be in Paris.

For the price, the 2004 Faiveley Pinot is an excellent choice. Good job, Vendome.

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Faiveley 2004 Bourgogne Pinot Noir - Red Wine