2019 Domaine Faiveley Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru

This Grand Cru is very charmingly situated in the northern part of the Côte d'Or, in the town of Gevrey-Chambertin. The production areas of the Charmes-Chambertin and Chambertin-Mazoyères appellations are the same, but the name Charmes-Chambertin is usually claimed. Domaine Faiveley owns 81a of the total 30ha83a. The vineyards have an eastern exposure.

The vines were planted in 1949, 1955, 1966 and 1983 with a maximum annual production of around 37hl/ha. The hand-picked harvest is first subjected to a short pre-fermentation before being vinified. Vinification takes place partly in wooden barrels in the shape of a truncated cone. After pulp fermentation (15-18 days), they use a vertical press that ensures an extremely pure and high-quality juice. The wine is then aged in oak barrels in 19th century vaulted cellars that offer ideal conditions for maturing, and this for 16 to 18 months. The proportion of new barrels, which can vary from year to year, is on average 2/3. These barrels, of excellent quality, were carefully selected for their fine grain and slightly toasty character.

The Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru is one of the highlights of Faiveley’s portfolio, bursting with aromas of wild berries, orange peel, incense and smoked meat. On the palate it is full, meaty and textural, with a concentration of old vines, broad shoulders and a long finish. While this is a muscular, serious Charmes, it is also very elegantly rendered.

About Faiveley

The history of Domaine Faiveley dates back to 1825. The estate has been family-owned for 7 generations and is located in Nuits-Saint-Georges, in the heart of Burgundy. 127 ha of vineyards, spread over the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise, of which 12 vineyards are classified as Grand Cru, 25 as Premier Cru and 6 vineyards are classified as “Monopole”. The estate is managed by Erwan Faiveley, who manages the vineyards himself in order to have control over the quality of the grapes. The hand-picked harvest is carefully brought to vaulted cellars from the 19th century, located in Nuits-Saint-Georges. In order to make great Burgundies, Erwan Faiveley combines the principles of modern oenology with traditional maturation in French oak barrels. All this contributes to the high prestige of Faiveley wines.