Domaine Faiveley

Bourgogne, France

Echézeaux En Orveaux — 2022

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  • Introduction

    • WINERY Wine runs deep in the Faiveley family’s blood, as they have been deeply rooted in Bourgogne, its history, and its culture for almost two centuries now. Their values have remained unchanged over the last seven generations and are based on a deep attachment to the Bourgogne region, an instinctive passion for the terroirs, and an innate respect for man and his work. Today they are one of the largest owners in Burgundy, with holdings spreading from the Côte de Nuits to the Côte Chalonnaise, featuring polished, collectible reds and whites with exceptionally high ratings.

      WINE The first records of Echézeaux date back to the end of the 13th century. The monks from the abbey of Citeaux were aware of the outstanding quality of this terroir and its wines and had traded certain parcels in order to acquire land in Echézeaux. Our parcel lies in one of the appellation’s sub-climats: “En Orveaux” lies on a slope close to the Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru “La Combe d’Orveaux”.

  • Vineyard Profile

    • Grape Source: En Orveaux
    • Appellation: Echézeaux, Grand Cru, AOC
    • Location: Bourgogne
    • Viticulture: Organic Farming
    • Size: 0.83 ha
    • Vine Age: Years planted: 1950, 1956, 1985
    • Soil: Shallow soils on a slope
    • Exposure: South
  • Vintage Report

    • The winter of 2022 was relatively mild with average levels of rainfall. The nights of April 10-12 saw some frost (-2°C) although our vines fortunately did not suffer too much. Bud burst occurred in mid April. Flowering began on May 18 in the Côte chalonnaise and May 23rd in the Côte d’Or. Spring saw lightning fast growth during the 2022 vintage with the extremely fast development of the plant owing to the effects of the rain and warmth The month of May was a record-breaker in terms of heat (as high as 30°C) and was also very dry. At the beginning of June, the vines made up for the lost time caused by the spring frosts. Another defining characteristic of the vintage was 3 severe storms in the Côte de Nuits in June 2023 with cumulative rainfall levels of 250mm (compared to the 60mm average in June). The rain in June proved highly beneficial and enabled the vines to withstand the intense summer heat thanks to water reserves stored in the soils. This year the harvests took place in the glorious sunshine and the fruit displayed exceptional ripeness with sugar levels in line with the average. It was a particularly high quality harvest this year and the grapes.

  • Vinification

    • The proportion of de-stemmed grapes and whole clusters varies depending on the vintage. The wines are punched down daily in order to extract color, tannins and aromas from the skin of the grapes. After a 19 day vatting period, the alcoholic fermentation is complete. The free-run wine is run off using a gravity system whilst the marc is pressed slowly and gently in order to extract an exceptionally pure press wine.

    • Barrel Aging: 16-18 month in French oak barrels- 60% new oak, 40% second fill barrels
  • Technical Information

    • Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
    • Alcohol: 13%
  • Tasting Notes

    • Clear ruby hue and an enticing nose offering fruity and toasty notes. The palate is smooth and fruity with silky tannins and a long, lingering finish. This grand cru offer a firm, well-balanced structure and excellent aging potential.

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Reviews

  • Echézeaux En Orveaux — 2022 – Wine Spectator – 97 Points

    "Spearmint and vanilla accents frame the cherry, blackberry, plum and stony mineral flavors in this dense, monolithic red. It's all pulled together by vibrant acidity, while beefy tannins ply the fresh, mouthwatering finish. Though this is disjointed now, the long aftertaste shows both its pedigree and potential."

  • Echézeaux En Orveaux — 2022 – Wine Advocate – 95 Points

    "Aromas of dark berries, incense, exotic spices, peonies and orange zest introduce the 2022 Echézeaux En Orveaux Grand Cru, a full-bodied, broad and enveloping wine that's ample and seamless, with a rich core of fruit that largely conceals its suave structuring tannins, animated by lively acids and concluding with a saline finish."

  • Echézeaux En Orveaux — 2022 – Vinous – 93 Points

    "The 2022 Echézeaux En Orveau Grand Cru is quite "strict" on the nose, a little taciturn at first, offering more black than red fruit and undergrowth and light granitic aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and heightened acidity. There’s quite a lot of finesse here, though it needs a little more grip and matière on the finish. It’s a pretty wine, and I suspect it will gain more weight during the second winter in barrel.”

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