Domaine Faiveley
Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru
According to traditions, it is said that the Lord of Puligny chose to share his land with his children and gave his legitimate son a parcel that later became Chevalier-Montrachet whilst his illegitimate son was gifted with three parcels: Bâtard-Montrachet, Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, and Criot-Bâtard-Montrachet. The Lord also gave his daughters a parcel known as Les Pucelles. The Faiveley family purchased this parcel in 2008 at the same time as the Bienvenues-BâtardMontrachet Grand Cru parcel.
Plot: 0.35 ha. Bâtard-Montrachet, at the base of the Montrachet hill with deep, clay-rich soils, produce wines of remarkable power and concentration.
- Region
- Bourgogne
- Appellation
- Côte de Beaune
- Sub-Appellation
- Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Chardonnay
- Aging
- 18 months in French oak barrels, 50-60% new oak, with regular stirring.
- Alcohol
- 13%
The intensely aromatic nose discloses notes of tart fruits and roasted hazelnut. The palate is smooth and distinctive with excellent balance and a remarkably smooth finish found in only the finest white Burgundies. This wine evolves beautifully with bottle age.
Wine Spectator
95 Points
2024
"An expressive style, this features peach, lemon, honey, white flower and stony mineral flavors. Defined by its silky texture and vibrant structure, keeping this well-toned and driving the long aftertaste. Shows excellent harmony and complexity. Best from 2028 through 2040."
— Bruce Sanderson, 2026
Vinous
94 Points
2024
"The 2024 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has more intensity and mineralité on the nose compared to the Bienvenues, bright and lively. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, quite saline in the mouth with a touch of stem ginger towards the finish. Good length."
— Neal Martin, 2026
