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Faiveley Bienvenues Batard Montrachet Grand Cru 2022
Vintage
2022
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 Bienvenues-B?tard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2022 comes from a 0.51-hectare parcel purchased in 2008. The site was a quarry until the 12th century, before Montrachet?s reputation rose through the influence of the Cistercian abbey of Maizi?res and the Lords of Chagny. The parcel?s Grand Cru Chardonnay terroir gives a wine of elegance, power, floral complexity and long ageing potential.
Vinification
The musts are extracted using a pneumatic press before settling. Vinification lasts four weeks in French oak barrels, 50?60% of which are new, in cellars with consistent natural temperature and humidity. The wines are stirred frequently to maintain lees contact and then aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. This approach adds texture, richness and aromatic complexity while preserving freshness, precision and the fine structure of the Grand Cru.
2022
The 2022 vintage followed a relatively mild winter with average rainfall. Frost occurred on 10?12 April, though the vines were not significantly affected. Budburst began in mid-April and flowering from mid-May. May was exceptionally warm and dry, accelerating growth. June rainfall proved highly beneficial, creating water reserves that helped the vines withstand summer heat. Harvest took place under sunshine, with fruit that was exceptionally ripe, fragrant and healthy, producing wines of high quality and balance.
Tasting Note
Pale yellow in colour. The nose is elegant and powerful, combining white and yellow fruits, acacia, orange blossom and freshly baked brioche. The palate is delicate yet distinctive, with stewed fruit, candied lemon and refined oak texture. Full-bodied and polished, it balances richness with freshness and precision. The finish is fresh, lively and exceptionally long, showing Grand Cru depth and ageing potential.
Food Pairing
Pair with lobster, scallops, turbot, roast chicken, Comt?, white truffle, seafood in cream sauce, langoustines or refined poultry dishes.
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