Domaine Faiveley : Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand cru 2021

The structure and finesse of a Burgundy Grand Cru

The estate

Domaine Faiveley, historically established in Nuits-Saint-Georges in the heart of the Côte de Nuits since 1825, is at the head of one of the finest estates in Burgundy. The seventh generation of the family, in the guise of the connoisseur siblings Erwan and Eve Faiveley, has since 2005 carried forward the work of this precious Burgundy jewel. With a vineyard of over 120 hectares, the estate is one of the largest in Burgundy, and also one of the most prestigious. With exceptional Grand Cru and Premier Cru plots, the Faiveley family boasts a remarkable winegrowing heritage.

The vineyard

Although Domaine Faiveley was originally set up in the Côtes de Nuits at Nuits-Saint-Georges, the estate has gradually extended its vineyards to the Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise. Today, Domaine Faiveley owns 12 Grand Crus and 25 Premier Crus in Burgundy and oversees an exceptional winegrowing heritage.

Domaine Faiveley has been the largest owner of this appellation since the 1930s. It owns three plots: "Vieilles Vignes", "Clos de Bèze Haut" and "Grands Rangs". Clos de Bèze is the jewel in the estate's crown, covering a small parcel of 1.29 hectares on limestone-rich soil and made from vines planted in 1949, 1955, 1966 and 1983.

Winemaking and ageing

The hand-picked grapes undergo a short pre-fermentation maceration before vinification in truncated wooden vats. Vatting lasts more than 3 weeks, followed by pressing to obtain juice of the highest purity. The wines are aged for 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels (40% one-wine barrels and 60% new barrels) in the estate's historic, vaulted cellars dating back to the 19th century.

Grape variety

Pinot Noir (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru 2021 from Domaine Faiveley

Tasting

Colour
This wine has a beautiful intense ruby colour.

Nose
Generous and complex, the nose unveils lovely fruity notes.

Palate
Powerful and elegant, the palate opens on velvety tannins then gives way to a delicate and lingering finish.

Food and wine pairing

This wine pairs perfectly with guinea fowl with morille mushrooms, scrambled eggs with truffle or hare à la royale.

To serve

For the best tasting, the wine should be served 16°C.

Storage

This wine can be laid down until 2046.