Nicolas Faure’s wines have developed a cult following, yet his journey into winemaking is 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.

Situated on the northern border of Nuits-Saint-Georges, adjacent to Vosne-Romanée, the Les Herbues vineyard brings a unique character to Faure’s wines. Its position imbues the wine with a touch of Vosne-like elegance while retaining the structure and vigor of classic Nuits-Saint-Georges.

The wine opens with a mix of ripe and crunchy red fruits, sour cherry, and grainy tannins. On the nose, there’s a racy energy and a darker fruit core that reflects the whole-bunch vinification Faure champions. The finish lingers with persistence.

While Faure is often celebrated for his aligoté and his small but eclectic portfolio (which even includes riesling), his red wines, like Les Herbues, have become cult favorites for their purity, vibrancy, and sense of place. Produced in tiny quantities, they are as sought-after as they are expressive.

The 2022 Les Herbues is a wine of both charm and intrigue—a bottle that reflects the finesse of its Vosne-adjacent location and the grounded strength of Nuits-Saint-Georges. Whether you savor it in its youth or lay it down to watch its character evolve, this is a wine that speaks to Faure’s commitment to letting the vineyard tell its story.