This domaine has continued to go from strength to strength under the stewardship of Erwan Faiveley, the seventh generation of the family, who was passed the helm of the estate at the relatively young age of 25. Based in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Erwan has gradually added to their holdings meaning that they now enjoy a portfolio that is the envy of many Burgundians. The highest profile purchase of vineyard holdings was the acquisition of Musigny from Dufouleur, although the vineyards of Dupont Tisserandot also added further reach to the Faiveley range. That is not to say that the vineyards are all concentrated around one plot; indeed, one of the advantages is the breadth of wines within the estate. Their average vineyard size per appellation is around just one hectare, and many of their vineyards are in prime Côte-de-Nuits territory. They have over 10 hectares of Grands Cru and nearly 25 hectares of Premier Cru. In recent years we have seen huge improvements in quality and more considered use of new oak. We are delighted to have our allocation of both Premier and Grand Crus, including some of the most sought after wines such as Premier Cru Les Fuées and the Clos de Bèze.
Joseph Faiveley , Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Aux Chaignots 2015
Premier Cru Aux Chaignots lies to the north of the village of Nuits-Saint-Georges, nestled between La Richemone and Aux Thorey. Faiveley has three quarters of a hectare of old vines, planted in 1965. The style of wines here tends to be slightly richer yet retains finesse, and therefore they have more in common with a Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru than the somewhat heartier style of those from the south of Nuits-Saint-Georges. Certainly, the 2015 has a fine ruby colour and floral, red fruit characters on the nose, with a precisely-drawn palate that retains freshness on the finish. There is a touch of spice from around 15 months ageing in oak barrels, as well as a darker fruit component underneath that hint at the complexity of flavour and interest to come. Drink 2018-2027
£265 per six bottles in bond
Joseph Faiveley, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Charmes 2015
A relatively large premier cru at 7.5 hectares, which lies next to Les Amoureuses, the wines of Les Charmes are often open in youth yet shall offer good potential for ageing. The 2015 has a full body with firm tannins, giving the impression of heartiness and volume on the palate. The fruit and aromas are closed at this stage, with spice and toast notes of barrel ageing commanding centre stage. It requires a few years of cellaring at least before the components interlace and the complexity evolves. Drink 2019-2029
£370 per six bottles in bond
Joseph Faiveley , Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Fuées 2015
Lying adjacent to Bonnes Mares Grand Cru (in the north of Chambolle-Musigny), Premier Cru Les Fuées is at a similarly high altitude and shares similar limestone and clay soils. Domaine Faiveley have just one quarter of a hectare from which they produce less than 100 cases. The wine tends to be intense in colour with some of the pressed black fruits and gentle herb that you might expect from Bonnes Mares. The tannins are fine-grained but the structure remains firm at this stage. The cassis, red berry and herb fruit character is undeniable; this is one of the most impressive wines from the Faiveley stable and easily outpaces some of their lesser Grand Crus. Drink 2020-2031
£510 per six bottles in bond
Joseph Faiveley , Echezeaux ‘En Orveaux’ Grand Cru 2015*
‘En Orveaux’ is a particular plot of old vines (planted in the 1940s and 1950s) that lies within the gravelly soils of the Grand Cru ‘Echezeaux’. Faiveley make approximately 300 cases of this wine, a spicy, dark fruited wine with excellent depth of flavour and a rich core of fruit on the finish. Hints of black pepper and wild herb add interest and patience will be a pre-requisite here for this majestic Echezeaux. Drink 2021-2034
£660 per six bottles in bond
Joseph Faiveley, Latricieres Chambertin Grand Cru 2015
Sometimes overshadowed by the more exuberant Grand Cru in Domaine Faiveley’s range, in 2015, the Latricières Chambertin really comes into its own. It lies just above Charmes-Chambertin, close to the border with Morey-Saint-Denis. It is slightly higher in altitude than Charmes Chambertin, and can appear a touch lighter by comparison but the richness of fruit shines through this year, with an abundance of red fruits and spice on the mid-palate. The tannins are voluminous, as expected at Grand Cru level, but they are elegant and full in texture. There is an appealing vibrancy and freshness to this wine that provides more lift and energy in comparison to some of the heavier-weight wines. Drink 2019-2035
£750 per six bottles in bond
Joseph Faiveley, Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru 2015
Among a list of highlights, this wine was a star of our recent buying trip. Faiveley is one of the largest owners of this impressive vineyard, with 1.29 hectares situated on distinctly limestone soils to the south of the village of Gevrey-Chambertin. The 2015 will spend a total of 18 months in French oak barrels, of which the majority is new oak. The spice and mocha notes already seem to complement the copious berry and herb character, alongside more complex mineral hints. The complexity of flavour and firm-structured tannin show that this as a wine with decades of ageing ahead, but as is typical of Clos de Bèze, the wine never tips into over-ripeness and retains poise. An exceptional example. Drink 2021-2042.
£1,100 per six bottles in bond