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The origin of the name of the appellation remains uncertain. This could possibly be an ancient form of pear trees. Located to the south of the village, the climate of "Porêts" can be compared to that of "Saint-Georges" in a slightly more rustic style. As early as 1855, this place was considered one of the best in Nuits by Doctor Lavalle. This vineyard is of great importance to the Faiveley family, as it was one of the first purchased by the estate in the 1830s.
On their rock terrace, the Musigny and the Petits Musigny overlook the Clos de Vougeot, facing the rising sun. There was a Gallo-Roman settlement there whose owner was called Musinus, he gave his name to what would become one of the most prestigious terroirs in Burgundy. Ten owners now produce Musigny Grand Cru, Faiveley is the smallest with only 3 "ouvrées"
A few steps from the Grands Crus, the premier cru Les Corbeaux rivals in finesse and grace with their prestigious cousins. This is one of the oldest terroirs in the estate.
Jacques Prieur Clos de la Féguine Monopole 1er Cru comes from a very steep plot of 0.27 hectares facing south. Thin, light brown, light soil of a loamy and clay-limestone nature.
Château de Beaucastel has long been considered one of France's greatest wines and is unanimously renowned for its balance, elegance and ability to age. Beaucastel has an extraordinary terroir at the northern tip of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, very exposed to the Mistral.
Bollinger Special Cuvée is a Champagne mostly blended with reserve wines, part of which has been kept in magnums for 5 to 15 years. The maturation time is therefore much higher than the appellation standards.