2023 Domaine Faiveley Montagny Blanc Les Cent Pièces

When it comes to Burgundy, Domaine Faiveley is one of the very best. This large family estate boasts approximately 120 hectares of vineyards, including famous names like Gevrey-Chambertin, Pommard, Volnay, Puligny-Montrachet, and Chablis Grand Cru.

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 transformed the estate into a magnificent, top-tier company, and his wines became ambassadors for Burgundy wines worldwide. With a clear, elegant, and distinctive style, they produce wines that consistently fulfill the ideal of Burgundy. "A very high-quality estate, representing the full glory of French winemaking," writes the renowned French wine-writing duo Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve.

Domaine Faiveley combines the principles of modern winemaking methods with the time-honored traditions practiced for centuries in its 19th-century cellars. Each terroir and each vintage benefits from special attention, making the cuvées unique. Each bottle is therefore a true reflection of its terroir.

Montagny is the southernmost village of the Côte Chalonnaise, on the border of the Mâconnais region. Chardonnay thrives in these hilly vineyards. The steep slopes where the vines are planted rise up to 400 meters above sea level. The Faiveley Montagny Blanc is a fresh Chardonnay with floral and mineral aromas. The palate is highly concentrated and balanced with a pleasantly long, fresh finish. One-fifth of the wine is aged in French oak barrels, allowing it to develop secondary aromas and a refined structure.

From the 2023 vintage onwards, the name has been given the addition of "Les Cent Pièces", referring to the size of the plot, namely 100 barrels.