2020 Domaine Faiveley Corton-Charlemagne 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.

The Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is the estate’s most emblematic white wine. We are proud to have owned this 0.86 ha, adjacent to our Corton Clos des Cortons Faiveley Grand Cru Monopole, since 1874. The vines thrive and flourish in a vast patchwork of four parcels of diverse terroirs in Le Corton and Le Rognet et Corton. The eastern soils of the appellation are clayey, while the upper slopes are characterised by grey marl. This terroir produces deep, mineral wines. The difference in altitude between the lowest (305 m) and highest (360 m) parcels of Charlemagne creates subtle variations that contribute to the unique character of this Grand Cru.

The vines were planted between 1933, 1935, 1987, 1988 and 2010. Faiveley owns approximately 0.86 ha of vines here. Subtle aromas of fruit and flowers awaken the senses. This Grand Cru seduces with its intense minerality, depth and considerable aromatic persistence. A few years of cellaring will further increase the complexity.

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.