Nicolas Faure’s wines have developed a cult following, yet his journey into winemaking was anything but traditional. He wasn’t born into a winemaking family, nor did he inherit grand vineyards. Instead, his path took him through legendary estates like Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Domaine Chave, where he honed his skills before piecing together his own domaine, now just one hectare in size. His vision is simple but profound: treat every vine as if it were Grand Cru.

The 2024 vintage was one of the most punishing growing seasons in recent Burgundy history. Relentless rain, rampant mildew, frost, and hail plagued the Côte de Nuits from spring through harvest. Some producers lost up to 90% of their crop. For a tiny domaine like Faure’s, every cluster that made it to the press was hard-won.

Les Herbues was Nicolas’s first vineyard, the parcel he acquired in 2010 that launched the entire domaine. Situated on the Vosne-Romanée side of Nuits-Saint-Georges, the vines were planted in 1964, now 60 years old, rooted in deeper silty-clay soils with good sun exposure. It’s a site that straddles two great villages, and the wine reflects both: Vosne’s silk and perfume layered over the structure and grip of Nuits.

100% whole cluster, ambient yeast fermented, and aged 16 months in used barrels, never fined nor filtered. The wine opens with ripe red currant, sour cherry, and a darker berry core throughout the lingering finish. Grainy tannins and bright acidity speak to the vintage’s cooler, more classical character. Les Herbues has become a cult favorite for its purity and vibrancy. The 2024 is a wine of both charm and depth, whether you enjoy it young or lay it down and watch it evolve.