En Primeur | Domaine Faiveley
The Faiveley family have a long history in Nuits St Georges, dating back to 1825. From this time, they have been one of the most influential names in the Côte d'Or. Today the estate is in the hands of the 7th generation; brother and sister Erwan and Eve. Each generation has had a significant impact on the family business, acquiring land and developing their wines. Today the family own an extraordinary 120 hectares from Chablis (Domaine Billaud-Simon) through the Côte d’Or and into the Côte Chalonnaise.
2022 Chambolle Musigny Joseph Faiveley
£306.00 In Bond £386.44 Inc VAT (£64.40 Per Bottle)-
Goedhuis, December 2023
A blend of three different parcels of vineyards within the appellation of Chambolle Musigny. Whilst a negoce contract, the Faiveley team do all the vineyard work to their own specifications. A glamorous style, soft raspberry and strawberry, a lacy texture and juicy richness. Irresistible and hedonistic charm.
2022 Nuits St Georges 1er Cru Les Damodes Domaine Faiveley
£456.00 In Bond-
Goedhuis, December 2023
One of the Nuits’ most northerly climats, Les Damodes sits on the high slopes adjoining Vosne Romanée and alongside the highly esteemed Premier Cru Malconsorts. A full, voluminous wine, with opulence and juicy richness. The velvet like texture masks the tannic control that sits beneath. Great depth and extremely memorable all round.
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Neal Martin, January 2024, Score: 92-94
The 2022 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Damodes 1er Cru is aged in 50% new oak and completely de-stemmed. This is pleasingly floral on the nose, with wilted roses filtering through the raspberry and redcurrant fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and a keen line of acidity. This is very elegant in style, with a composed and transparent finish. What a lovely Les Damodes from Faiveley. Drinking Window: 2026-2042.
2022 Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Beaux Bruns Domaine Faiveley
£516.00 In Bond-
Goedhuis, December 2023
A very popular Premier Cru from the lower slopes, helped by a small hill (combe) which protects the vines and gives warmth throughout the year. Its wines always have a richness and generosity, providing great appeal from the outset.
2022 Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers Domaine Faiveley
£636.00 In Bond-
Goedhuis, December 2023
Considered amongst the elite of Premiers Crus in Gevrey this is another higher positioned vineyard, some 300 metres above sea level. Erwan Faiveley quotes “if Lavaux is Bèze, this is Chambertin”, facing east in the same direction as all the great Grands Crus. They were lucky to have a wine in 2022 as the June storms eroded so much of the land in this appellation, but whilst the domaine lost a wall from the flooding their vines were protected and eventually relished in its healthy water table for the rest of the summer. A tight and linear style, with spring like tension and energetic, crunchy red fruits. Classy.
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Neal Martin, January 2024, Score: 91-93
The 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers 1er Cru has more presence than the Lavaux Saint-Jacques, yet there remains something introverted about this cuvée; it’s a bit stoic at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins. It’s a little richer than the Lavaux, with more backbone, raspberry and wild strawberry laced with white pepper and clove, leading to a satisfying, cohesive finish. Enjoy over the next 12 to 15 years. Drinking Window: 2025-2040.
2022 Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Fuées Domaine Faiveley
£672.00 In Bond £825.64 Inc VAT (£137.60 Per Bottle)-
Goedhuis, December 2023
One of Chambolle’s highest positioned Premiers Crus, with a very stony soil that produces very fine and mineral wines. Sadly though, they are going through a replanting programme at this exceptional vineyard, so they are currently only making 3 barrels before the next generation of young vines come through and make their mark. Vivacious and energetic, with a fresh and pure red cherry and red currant identity, tense in the mid palate with an impression of tight limestone tannins. Tremendous clarity of fruit.
2022 Nuits St Georges 1er Cru Les St Georges Domaine Faiveley
£840.00 In Bond £1,027.24 Inc VAT (£171.20 Per Bottle)-
Goedhuis, December 2023
The core of the fruit for this exceptional Premier Cru south of the town comes from their own vineyard, but they also purchase grapes from a neighbour. A radiant brick red colour. Loganberry and Black Forest gâteau fragrance. A charming and polished Les St Georges, focusing more on grace and finesse than muscle this year. Very fine, with a long poised and composed finish.
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Burghound, January 2024, Score: 91-93
More moderate wood influence is present on the equally ripe yet cool aromas of various spice elements, red currant and wild cherry. The mouthfeel of the bigger-bodied flavors is also quite sleek while displaying good detail and focused power on the youthfully austere and notably firmer finale. This too is lovely though as is usually the case with LSG, a wine that's going to require at least moderate patience. Drinking 2034+
2022 Corton Clos des Cortons Grand Cru Domaine Faiveley
£1,158.00 In Bond-
Goedhuis, December 2023
A 3-hectare Grand Cru on the hillside of Corton, which uniquely has the Faiveley name attached to it. A flagship wine for both the family and this superb Grand Cru. This extraordinary wine shows its presence with a vibrant array of dark fruits, dried herbs and spice of nutmeg and oregano. Bold, prominent and powerful, this has a great life ahead of it.
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Neal Martin, January 2024, Score: 94-96
The 2022 Corton Clos des Cortons Faiveley Grand Cru has a potent nose: think of grandmother's potpourri you smelled in her old house. It almost overwhelms that red fruit behind it. The palate is well-balanced with pure red cherry, wild strawberry, and finely-knit tannins. It’s one of the more elegant Cortons tasted with a touch of piquancy on the finish. Delightful. Drink after 8-10 years if you can resist temptation. Drinking Window: 2030-2055.
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Burghound, January 2024, Score: 93-95
A pungent nose of wood toast and reduction dominate the nose. More interesting are the fresh and vibrant broad-shouldered flavors that possess both excellent volume and delineation while delivering impressively length on the powerful, youthfully austere, firm and very serious finale where a hint of warmth gradually makes itself known. This is excellent and like all good examples of Corton, very much built-to-age. Drinking 2034+.
2022 Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru Domaine Faiveley
£1,206.00 In Bond-
Goedhuis, December 2023
Domaine Faiveley have two different plots of almost equal size, one on the Morey side within Mazoyéres and the other in the core of Charmes below Le Chambertin, and a final proportion which comes from bought in fruit. A mouthful of wild dark berry fruits, this is rich and ample in style, with rounded tannins and deliciously sweet on the finish.
