Domaine Faiveley : Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand cru 2019

The power and elegance of an emblematic Grand Cru from Burgundy

The property

Anchored in Nuits-Saint-Georges since 1825, in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, the Domaine Faiveley stands as one of the historical jewels of Burgundy's wine-growing region. Since 2005, the seventh family generation, represented by Erwan and Eve Faiveley, passionately and rigorously perpetuates the legacy of this exceptional estate. With a vineyard of over 120 hectares, Faiveley stands out not only for its size - one of the largest in the region - but also for the richness of its terroir, boasting prestigious plots in Grands Crus and Premiers Crus.

The vineyard

Initially established in Côte de Nuits, Domaine Faiveley has expanded its footprint over the decades by extending to the Côte de Beaune and the Côte Chalonnaise. Today, this essential Burgundy estate operates a remarkable heritage composed of 12 Grands Crus and 25 Premiers Crus, reflecting a constant quest for diversity and excellence.

The wine

Since the 1930s, Domaine Faiveley has been the main owner of the Chambertin-Clos de Bèze appellation. Three emblematic plots - "Vieilles Vignes", "Clos de Bèze Haut" and "Grands Rangs" - embody this mastery of the terroir. The Clos de Bèze, a true gem, extends over 1.29 hectares of limestone soils and houses vines planted between 1949 and 1983, revealing all the depth of an exceptional terroir.

Vinification and aging

Harvested by hand, the grapes undergo a short pre-fermentation maceration before being vinified in truncated wooden vats. The vatting, lasting more than three weeks, is followed by a gentle pressing aimed at preserving the purity of the juice. The aging, carried out in the 19th-century vaulted cellars of the estate, lasts between 16 and 18 months in French oak barrels (of which 60% are new barrels and 40% have contained a wine).

Blend

Pinot noir (100 %).

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru 2019 from Domaine Faiveley

Tasting

Color
An intense ruby color dresses this wine with brilliance.

Nose
Complex and expressive, the bouquet exhales refined fruity aromas, combining richness and subtlety.

Palate
The attack is powerful, supported by a structure with silky tannins. The ensemble evolves with elegance towards a delicate and persistent finish, marked by finesse.

Food and wine pairings

This great wine wonderfully accompanies a guinea fowl with morels, scrambled eggs with truffles or a hare à la royale.

Service and aging

Best served at 16°C to reveal all its aromatic complexity. This wine can be cellared until around 2044.