Domaine Faiveley
Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru
This area was a quarry up until the 12th century. Montrachet’s reputation rose in the 17th century thanks to the Cistercian abbey of Maizières and the Lords of Chagny. In 1700, Major Intendent Ferrand advised the Duke of Burgundy by informing him that the kingdom’s best wines were grown in this province. The Faiveley family purchased this parcel in 2008 at the same time as the Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru parcel.
Vintage Factsheets
This 0.51-hectare plot, planted in 1980, features brown soils with hard limestone, with eastern exposure, and is cultivated using organic farming practices.
- Region
- Bourgogne
- Appellation
- Côte de Beaune
- Sub-Appellation
- Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Chardonnay
- Aging
- 18 months in French oak barrels, 50-60% new oak.
- Alcohol
- 13%
Pale, clear yellow color and an elegant yet powerful nose combining white and yellow fruits, white flowers (acacia and orange blossom), and freshly baked brioche. The palate is delicate yet distinctive and characterized by aromas of stewed fruits and candied lemon. The finish is fresh and lively with exceptional length.
Wine Advocate
95 Points
2022
“The 2022 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru unwinds in the glass with aromas of peach, ripe citrus fruits, white flowers and toasted nuts, followed by a full-bodied, satiny and textural palate that's rich, lively and saline.”
— William Kelley, 2024
