This Burgundian domaine has been a family estate for nearly 200 years. Erwan Faiveley, 7th generation, took the reins in 2006 from his father when he was only 25. They have earned their reputation as one of Burgundy’s finest and most trusted, with an unparalleled selection from the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise totalling over 120 hectares.
Montagny is the most southerly village in Côte Chalonnaise, bordering the Mâconnais region. Chardonnay blossoms marvelously in this uneven vineyard, which is exposed East/South-East, with steep slopes reaching up to 400 metres in altitude.
Total Surface Area: 298ha
Exposition: East/South-East
Soil: Marls
Domaine Faiveley Surface Area: 0ha 19a (0.47 acres)
Year the vines were planted: 1995
Average annual production: 1,270 bottles
To maintain all the freshness and quality of the grapes, they are pressed and vinifed on site in Mercurey. The wine is then brought to Nuits-Saint-Georges to be matured. Only a small part of the cuvée is aged in oak barrels for 10-12 months, which allows the wine to acquire delicate woody notes without masking the liveliness and the character sought after in the Côte Chalonnaise white wines.
Spring was predictable with slight precipitation in March and the summer was relatively wet. Especially memorable was a hailstorm in mid-June that reduced yields by 15%. The harvest was early but without excessive maturity, which indicates a very good vintage. The wines reveal a great potential in their youth. The white wines from the Côte Chalonnaise are straight, precise and have nice acidity.
A brilliant pale yellow colour. The nose expresses fresh, floral and mineral scents. This wine is rather energetic on the palate giving a nice sensation of freshness. The acidity and concentration come together well, to give this wine good balance and pleasant long lasting aromas and flavours.
Fish, Shellfish, Vegetable Terrine
Serve at 10°C. Cellaring Potential: 3 to 6 years
Côte Chalonnaise
100% Chardonnay
Cork