Domaine Faiveley
Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Lavaux Saint-Jacques
Situated in the northern part of Gevrey-Chambertin just before the valley, Lavaux Saint-Jacques takes its name from “La Val,” a medieval term describing a low point in the land. Alongside “Les Cazetiers” and “Clos Saint-Jacques”, it is regarded as one of the village’s finest Premier Crus, thanks to its sunny southern exposure yielding wines of rich fruit and concentration. Acquired by Faiveley in 2013, the parcel is planted with old vines, some dating back to 1945.
Plot: 0.99 ha. This south-facing 1-hectare parcel is planted on a combination of fossiliferous rock and clay soil. This wine, more nuanced and subtle than “Les Cazetiers”, seduces with its delicacy and refinement.
- Region
- Bourgogne
- Appellation
- Côte de Nuits
- Sub-Appellation
- Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Pinot Noir
- Aging
- 16 months in French oak barrels, 40-50% new oak, 50-60% once used barrels.
- Alcohol
- 13%
Deep ruby red color with an attractive nose offering intense aromas of small black fruits. A powerful, warm, and concentrated wine with exceptional aromatic intensity with elegant tannins, and a touch of leather that lingers on the finish.
James Suckling
94 Points
2023
"The lively acidity and touch of blood-orange character keep this youthful but balanced pinot noir very bright and focused on the medium-bodied palate. Really long, velvety finish with excellent earthy depth. From organically grown grapes. Matured in a mix of new oak barriques and once-used barriques."
— Stuart Pigott, 2025
