2020 Domaine Faiveley Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru

When it comes to Burgundy, Domaine Faiveley is one of the biggest addresses. This is a family business with around 120 hectares of vineyards, including famous names such as Gevrey-Chambertin, Corton, Montrachet's, Echezeaux and many more.

However, it is also a family estate with 10 hectares of Grand Cru and almost 25 hectares of Premier Cru. The first step was taken in 1825 by Pierre Faiveley; his son Joseph turned the estate into a great top company and his wines became ambassadors of Burgundy wines all over the world. With a clear, elegant and distinctive style, they produce wines here without exception that meet the ideal image of a Burgundy. “A very high quality estate, which represents the full glory of French winemaking art”, write the famous French wine writing duo Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve. Domaine Faiveley combines the principles of modern winemaking methods with the age-old traditions that have been practiced for centuries in their 19th century cellars. Each terroir and each vintage benefits from special attention that makes the cuvées unique. Each bottle therefore becomes the faithful reflection of its terroir.

Defining the boundaries between the Bâtard-Montrachet and Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet parcels is a delicate task, as these two Grand Crus, acquired simultaneously in 2008, share many common characteristics. The ochre-coloured, stony, clay-rich soil facing east offers exceptional conditions. The steep slope facilitates effective natural drainage. As this is an area where the grapes ripen early, we have to postpone pruning to avoid frost. With a total area of 0.87 hectares, this parcel allows us to explore the full richness and complexity of this exceptional terroir.

The vines were planted between 1985 and 1997. Faiveley owns approximately 0.35 ha of vines here. Sour on the nose, with warming notes of toasted hazelnuts. A fine balance is found between character and fullness without ever compromising persistence. This excellent white wine has an unparalleled ageing potential.

FACT : The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount. You will see the possible discount immediately if you choose Pick up on the Checkout page. We are located almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for address.