Domaine Faiveley - Bourgogne Chardonnay 2021
90/100
James Suckling
“An aromatic explosion in this perfectly balanced Chardonnay!”
After lying fallow for many years, it was the monks of Cîteaux Abbey—renowned for the quality of their work and their knowledge of the terroirs—who brought the Burgundy vineyards to prominence. Discover this balanced, full-bodied Chardonnay with an aromatic finish that is quite exceptional for a white Burgundy.
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Eye
A bright, light yellow color with green highlights
Nose
Very pleasant and expressive, with notes of white flowers
Palate
A bold and generous palate, well-balanced and full-bodied, with an aromatic finish that is quite exceptional for a white Burgundy
Serve
10°C to 12°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
Serve with a fish terrine, fish en papillote, or white meat...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 4 stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
With 120 hectares of vineyards—70 of which are located in the Côte Chalonnaise—and one of Burgundy’s most beautiful cellars in Nuits-Saint-Georges, along with recent expansions such as the lease of the Zibetti estate and the acquisition of the Dupont-Tisserand and Billaud-Simon estates, Faiveley is more than ever an indispensable ambassador for the great wines of Burgundy around the world. And we are delighted that this is not at the expense of the high standards of quality and style across all appellations and price points. The focus on vineyard work is paying off; the estate’s wines showcase the integrity and precision of expression in each cuvée, whether white or red. The 2017 vintage is once again a success and a cohesive collection.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Founded in Nuits-Saint-Georges in 1825, this estate has been a leading name in Burgundy for seven generations. Erwan Faiveley has been at the helm since 2005, having succeeded his father, François. Today, it is one of the largest vineyard owners in Burgundy: 120 hectares stretching from the northern Côte de Nuits to the southern Côte Chalonnaise, including 10 hectares of Grand Cru and nearly 25 hectares of Premier Cru.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate 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 wines of a high standard—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 subtly evolved: solidly built around a dense structure and less austere than in the past, they now display a clear fruit character that expresses itself earlier. While the oak notes were once somewhat green, they now take on toasted flavors. With improved ripeness, the grapes have, however, tended to integrate better over the past few vintages. The wines as a whole, particularly the reds, have made significant progress. A spectacular new winery was used for the first time for the 2018 harvest. This estate has successfully developed its wines with precision and intelligence.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 90/100 (2020 vintage)
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