Faiveley Batard Montrachet Grand Cru 2023
Vintage
2023
Region
Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Country
France
Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
ABV
13%
Dietary
-
Sustainability
Organic Viticulture
Domaine Faiveley
Domaine Faiveley is one of Burgundy’s leading family-owned domaines, based in Nuits-Saint-Georges and rooted in the region since 1825. Now led by seventh-generation siblings Erwan and Eve Faiveley, the domaine is known for precise, age-worthy Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise, with an exceptional collection of Grand Cru, Premier Cru and monopole vineyard holdings.
Read MoreViticulture
Faiveley B?tard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2023 comes from a 0.35-hectare parcel acquired in 2008 alongside the neighbouring Bienvenues-B?tard-Montrachet. The east-facing soils are ochre, stony and clay-rich, with a steep slope that supports natural drainage. This early-ripening site requires delayed pruning to reduce frost risk. Planted in 1985 and 1997, the parcel gives a powerful, complex and age-worthy expression of Grand Cru Chardonnay.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested and sorted by hand before gentle pressing in a pneumatic press and settling. Vinification lasts around four weeks in French oak barrels, with 50?60% new oak, in cellars with stable natural temperature and humidity. The wines are stirred frequently to maintain lees contact and are aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. Light natural fining and light filtration using the lenticular module process are carried out before bottling.
2023
The 2023 vintage began with a mild, dry winter, followed by rain from March and heavy downpours in April and May. Two-stage pruning helped limit frost risk, and damage was minimal. Warm early-June conditions led to rapid flowering and generous fruit. Green harvesting reduced yields, while minor hail in mid-July caused limited impact. August?s variable temperatures supported ripening, and harvest took place during a heatwave, producing healthy, aromatic grapes.
Tasting Note
The nose is bright and taut, with fresh citrus notes and warm roasted hazelnut complexity. The palate is powerful, full and characterful, combining Grand Cru breadth with firm structure and impressive persistence. Full-bodied and layered, it balances richness, freshness and savoury depth without losing precision. The finish is very long, structured and age-worthy, confirming the stature and ageing potential of B?tard-Montrachet.
Food Pairing
Pair with lobster, turbot, scallops, roast poultry, veal, Comt?, white truffle, rich seafood dishes or fine dining menus with creamy sauces.
