FAIVELEY
Bourgogne Blanc
2018
- HVe3
- In conversion
About this winery
Founded in 1825, Domaine Faiveley is one of Burgundy's greatest domaines. Originally the company was a classic negotiant business, based in Nuits St. Georges and engaged in the buying and selling of wine but not the production of it. After seven generations of steadily acquiring properties throughout the Cotes de Nuits, the Cotes de Beaune, Cotes Chalonnaise and now Chablis, the Faiveley family have established themselves as the most important vineyard owners in Burgundy, with 125 hectares of...
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Product notes
Domaine Faiveley vinifies it Bourgogne Chardonnay from grapes grown in the domain's vineyards as well as selected grapes and musts from its partner winemakers.
Production notes
The wine is matured for 8 to 10 months in the Domaine's cellars in Nuits-Saint-Georges. Part of the cuvee, which varies depending on the vintage, is aged in oak barrels. These barrels come from high-quality barrel-makers and have been rigorously selected for their fine grain and light toast.
Tasting notes
A bold and expressive nose of white flowers and tree fruits. This wine is balanced on the palate, with hints of oak and citrus. It has good volume and quite exceptional long-lasting finish for a Bourgogne Blanc. This is a good value wine that can be enjoyed now.