Domaine Faiveley - Bourgogne Chardonnay 2021
90/100
James Suckling
"An aromatic explosion for this perfectly balanced Chardonnay!"
Abandoned for many years, it was the monks of Cîteaux Abbey, renowned for their quality of work and knowledge of the terroirs, who brought the Burgundy vineyards back to prominence. Discover this balanced, dense Chardonnay with an aromatic persistence that is quite exceptional for a white Burgundy.
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Eye
Bright light yellow color with green highlights
Nose
Very pleasant and expressive, with scents of white flowers
Mouth
Frank and generous attack, balanced and with good volume, fairly exceptional aromatic persistence for a white Burgundy.
Serve
At 10°C to 12°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with fish terrine, fish en papillote, white meat, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, those who are the pride of French vineyards)
About the estate:
With 120 hectares, including 70 in the Côte Chalonnaise, one of the most beautiful wine cellars in Burgundy in Nuits-Saint-Georges, and recent expansions such as the lease of the Zibetti estate and the takeover of the Dupont-Tisserand and Billaud-Simon estates, Faiveley is becoming more than ever an essential ambassador for the great wines of Burgundy throughout the world. And we are delighted that this is not at the expense of high standards of quality and style at all levels of appellation and price. The careful consideration given to the work in the vineyard is bearing fruit, with the estate's wines showcasing the integrity and precision of each cuvée, both white and red. The 2017 range is once again successful and consistent.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
This estate, founded in Nuits-Saint-Georges in 1825, has been a prominent name in Burgundy for seven generations. Erwan Faiveley has been at its helm since 2005, succeeding his father François. Today, it is one of the largest vineyard owners in Burgundy, with 120 hectares stretching from the north of the Côte de Nuits to the south of the Côte Chalonnaise, including 10 hectares of grand cru and nearly 25 hectares of premier cru.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
With the help of his technical director Jérôme Flous, Erwan Faiveley took over from his father in early 2005 and has since been quietly revolutionizing this vast estate with its exceptional vineyard heritage, which has expanded in recent years. The style of the wines has evolved subtly: solidly built around a dense structure that is less austere than in the past, they now express a frank fruitiness that comes through earlier. While the woody notes were once a little green, they now take on toasty flavors. With better ripeness, the grapes from recent vintages tend to integrate better. All of the wines, particularly the reds, have improved considerably. A spectacular new winery was used for the first time for the 2018 harvest. This estate has successfully improved its wines with precision and intelligence.
James Suckling
Wine rating (2022 guide) 90/100 (2020 vintage)
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