Domaine Faiveley, a reputation spanning over 200 years
From Nuits-Saint-Georges, seven generations of the same family have patiently shaped one of the largest wine estates in Burgundy. Domaine Faiveley combines the scale of a masterful house with the precision of a goldsmith, spanning from the most accessible village wine to the rarest monopole.
Domaine Faiveley, a reputation spanning over 200 years
Founded in 1825 by Pierre Faiveley, the house celebrates two centuries of existence, an anniversary that few Burgundian estates can claim. Born as a négociant house in Nuits-Saint-Georges, it turned early on toward acquiring its own vineyards, laying the foundations of an estate under direct ownership.
In 1874, the family acquired the Corton grand cru that would soon bear its name, the "Clos des Cortons Faiveley" Monopole: a decisive move whose impact still resonates today. Since then, each generation has added its own contribution: from Georges Faiveley, co-founder in 1934 of the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin, to Erwan and Eve Faiveley, who have led the estate since 2005.
What sets Faiveley apart in the Burgundian landscape?
One of the largest family-owned estates in Burgundy
Burgundy is a mosaic of small plots, where each winegrower often cultivates only a few hectares spread across a handful of climats. This fragmentation is part of the region's richness, but it makes an estate of such scale all the more exceptional. With more than 120 hectares of vines spread across around 300 plots, Domaine Faiveley is one of the largest family-owned estates in Burgundy, and likely the largest under direct ownership in the Côte d'Or.
This scale reflects two centuries of patient acquisitions, focused on the finest climats: twelve grands crus and twenty-two premiers crus form part of the house's holdings, an ensemble of rare density.
An exceptional geographical footprint: three great Burgundian terroirs
The estate's scale creates a remarkable geographical singularity. From its home base in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine Faiveley extends its vines along the entire length of Burgundy, from north to south. First, the Côte de Nuits, with its great red wines from Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny and Nuits-Saint-Georges. Then the Côte de Beaune, around the hill of Corton and its legendary white wine climats. Finally, the Côte Chalonnaise, with Mercurey as its beating heart.
From regional Bourgogne to grand cru monopoles, via villages and premiers crus, Domaine Faiveley offers an almost cartographic reading of the vineyard. This diversity of terroirs, from the limestone of Corton to the marl of the Côte Chalonnaise, comes through in the wines as so many nuances of the same age-old expertise.
A range as accessible as it is exceptional, for every occasion
Which appellations offer the best value for money?
The estate's selection paves the way with elegance, never compromising on quality. Montagny, Mercurey, Givry, Rully, Marsannay and all other village appellations offer a genuine and sincere first encounter with the Domaine Faiveley signature.
Which wines should you choose for a collection?
Old vintages, age-worthy wines, exceptional premiers and grands crus, monopoles… If you are looking for exceptional bottles, turn to prestigious appellations such as Corton "Clos des Cortons Faiveley" Monopole, Charmes-Chambertin, Mazis-Chambertin, Clos de Vougeot, Nuits-Saint-Georges or Gevrey-Chambertin…
Wines to enjoy young or to lay down
How to choose wines to enjoy while young?
Certain cuvées from Domaine Faiveley are generous from their earliest youth, offering immediate pleasure without losing any of their finesse. Mercurey Village "Vieilles Vignes", Rully "Les Villeranges" or Bourgogne Pinot Noir "Joseph Faiveley" display vibrant fruit and a supple texture, perfect for sharing over a good meal.
The white wines of the Côte Chalonnaise follow the same logic of early-drinking pleasure. Montagny Village "Les Cent Pièces", a wonderfully fresh white wine, seduces with its minerality from its earliest years. Nuits-Saint-Georges Village "Les Montroziers", a velvety Pinot Noir born from two complementary terroirs, also belongs to this family of wines that can be opened without delay, capturing the full spontaneity of the Faiveley style.
Which wines are best suited for ageing?
At the other end of the spectrum, some wines need time to reveal their full potential. Corton "Clos des Cortons Faiveley" Monopole, built for ageing, can evolve over several decades depending on the vintage, as the great past years have shown. The white grands crus Corton-Charlemagne and Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet share this same ability to gain in complexity and depth over the years.
The premiers crus of the Côte de Nuits make excellent candidates for the cellar. Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru "Les Cazetiers" readily keeps for fifteen to twenty years, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru "Aux Chaignots" or "Les Porêts Saint-Georges" benefits from patience, while Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru "Clos des Issarts" Monopole offers an ageing potential of seven to twelve years.
Exceptionally rare monopole clos
Faiveley, exceptionally rare monopoles
Why are monopoles such a rare phenomenon? In Burgundy, ownership is typically shared. A single climat often has around ten owners, sometimes more, the result of centuries of inheritance and plot divisions. Holding a monopole, meaning the entirety of an appellation, is therefore an absolute exception. Domaine Faiveley cultivates several of these exclusive climats, a singularity that few houses can claim with such concentration.
The house's portfolio of monopoles impresses with its diversity. In the Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru "Clos des Issarts", the smallest monopole in Burgundy. In the Côte de Beaune, Beaune 1er cru "Clos de l'Écu". In the Côte Chalonnaise, a remarkable set in Mercurey: the 1er cru "Clos des Myglands", "La Framboisière" and "Clos Rochette" in white.
Would you like to learn more about the subtlety of monopoles? Discover our article "Monopoles in Burgundy: what are we talking about?".
Why is Clos des Cortons Faiveley among the most prestigious crus?
At the pinnacle of this rarity stands an exception within the exception. The Corton grand cru "Clos des Cortons Faiveley" is one of only two grands crus in Burgundy to bear its owner's name, the other being Romanée-Conti. Held by the family since 1874, this 2.77-hectare monopole is the jewel of Domaine Faiveley.
The cru's prestige lies as much in its history as in its terroir. On soils of limestone, marl and clay dotted with ferruginous oolite, Pinot Noir here achieves an uncommonly dense expression, combining power, silky texture and a vibrant mineral finish: Clos des Cortons Faiveley remains the purest embodiment of the house's philosophy.
