Domaine Faiveley
Faiveley, Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru
This charming Grand Cru is situated on the most northern part of the hillside, in the commune of Gevrey Chambertin. The production areas for the Charmes-Chambertin and MazoyèresChambertin appellations are the same and it is the Charmes-Chambertin appellation that is usually specified.
Plot: 0.81 ha. The vines thrive on clay-rich brown soils (around 40%), interspersed with lava and iron ore deposits. This unique soil composition imparts aromas of red fruit along with a distinctive opulence to the wine.
- Region
- Bourgogne
- Appellation
- Côte de Nuits
- Sub-Appellation
- Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Pinot Noir
- Aging
- 16-18 months in French oak barrels, 60% new oak, 40% once used barrels.
- Alcohol
- 13%
Charmes-Chambertin reveals an attractive deep ruby red hue and rich nose disclosing a variety of small red fruits, spices, and flowers. This indulgent yet very elegant wine offers silky smooth tannins although it requires a few years in the bottle before it reaches its full potential.
James Suckling
96 Points
2023
"Dark and rich, this great pinot noir makes a bold statement. Very fleshy on the medium- to full-bodied palate but with excellent freshness. The fine tannins build to a serious crescendo in the quite firm and really imposing finish. Needs some time to give its best. From organically grown grapes. Matured in a half-and-half mix of new oak barriques and once-used barriques."
— Stuart Pigott, 2025
