Heritage

A New Generation of Stewardship

The transition of leadership to Erwan and Eve Faiveley in 2006 from their father, François Faiveley, marked a dynamic new era for this historic estate. Under their leadership, the domaine has moved even further towards an estate-led model, and away from its négociant roots, with the large majority of production now coming from estate-grown fruit. As a result, there is greater emphasis on precision and terroir, and the style has evolved accordingly. Gentler extraction for the reds combines elegance, finesse and strength, whilst the whites are well-balanced, pure and aromatic.

Together, they have combined their family’s two centuries of experience with extensive modern investment. This evolution has solidified Domaine Faiveley’s reputation not just as a historical custodian, but as a progressive force within Burgundy.

Region and Vineyards

What truly sets Domaine Faiveley apart is the sheer scale and quality of its vineyard holdings and having a winery in both the Côte Chalonnaise and Nuits-Saint-Georges, which keeps grapes as fresh as possible before they arrive from the vineyard. Spanning over 120 hectares, the domaine has one of the most enviable portfolios in the Côte d’Or and Côte Chalonnaise, with 12 Grands Crus and 22 Premiers Crus, alongside 6 historic monopoles that give the domaine a distinctive place in the region. This significant footprint is very special for Burgundy; a region often defined by vineyard fragmentation.

Exceptional vineyard holdings

The Côte de Nuits remains central to the Domaine Faiveley identity, with 8 Grand Crus and 11 Premier Crus. The Côte de Beaune holdings comprise 4 Grand Crus (including the red Corton Clos des Cortons Faiveley Grand Cru Monopole) and 8 Premier Crus.

In the Côte Chalonnaise, where the family was an early believer in the region’s potential, Domaine Faiveley has built a particularly strong reputation for wines from Mercurey, Montagny, Givry and Rully, including 2 Mercurey Premier Crus and 1 in Montagny.

Viticulture and Winemaking

Parcel-by-parcel viticulture

Domaine Faiveley’s approach is centred on the belief that wine quality begins in the vineyard. The domaine works with a detailed understanding of each parcel, adapting cultivation to the needs of the soil, vine age and aspect. Its work across biodiversity, soil health and organic cultivation reflects a long-term commitment to preserving Burgundy’s natural heritage as well as the identity of each site.

Precision in the cellar

In 2018, the domaine completed a renovation of their historic cellars and built a state-of-the-art vat house in Nuits-Saint-Georges. This facility allows for gravity-fed grape movement and custom-built, temperature-controlled wooden vats tailored to a parcel-led approach for winemaking.

The extraction process is intentionally gentle, focusing on infusing the wines with silky, refined tannins and vibrant fruit purity, rather than overpowering structure. Ageing takes place in high-quality French oak barrels selected from top cooperages, with the proportion of new oak carefully regulated depending on the specific appellation and vintage. This meticulous attention to detail ensures that the unique signature of each individual site is beautifully preserved from vine to bottle. Jérôme Flous has been Technical Director at Domaine Faiveley since 2007 and central to the domaine achieving this evolution in style.

Style of Wine

Domaine Faiveley produces still red and white Burgundy, from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The red wines are typically structured yet refined and age-worthy, combining depth of fruit with freshness, fine tannins and clear terroir expression. From the accessible elegance of their Village wines to the profound complexity of their Grand Cru releases, they offer an excellent balance of strength and finesse.

Always pure and aromatic, the white wines show precision, texture and tension, ranging from the bright energy of the Côte Chalonnaise to the richer, more layered and complex wines of the Côte de Beaune.

A Burgundy benchmark in the UK wine trade

From Village wines to Grand Cru, Domaine Faiveley’s range offers a rare opportunity to build a full Burgundy wine list from one producer. Their range supports multiple price points, from Village wines perfect for by-the-glass listings, to age-worthy Grand Crus.

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