Domaine Faiveley, Corton Grand Cru AOC Clos des Cortons, Faiveley Monopole
1996, Bourgogne, France
Classification Corton Grand Cru AOC
Colour / Type Red
Bottle size 150cl
Alcohol 14%
Grape Pinot Noir
Average score 91
Domaine Faiveley is one of the largest and most illustrious domains in Burgundy and has made its name with red wines made from the Pinot Noir grape. In the 19th century, Joseph Faiveley started as a merchant, introducing his Burgundian wine to the world. Today, the house is run by seventh-generation Erwan Faiveley, and the company has expanded its footprint in the Cote de Beaune and has vineyards throughout the Cote de Nuits, as well as in the Cote Chalonnaise and Chablis. Domaine Faiveley is best known for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines, but small amounts of Aligote are also planted in the Cote Chalonnaise. Currently, Faiveley has 10 hectares of grand cru vineyards out of a total of 115ha. Faiveley owns parcels in Gevrey-Chambertin, Batard Montrachet, Volnay, and Pommard to name a few, however, these are very fragmented with no single site being more than 1ha. Traditional winemaking with a modern twist is key in the production of wines from Domaine Faiveley. Modern barrel presses, as well as custom wooden vats, are combined with a long aging in deep 19th-Century cellars to produce deep and rich red wines that need age to show their best.
About Domaine Faiveley
Domaine Faiveley is one of the largest and most illustrious domains in Burgundy and has made its name with red wines made from the Pinot Noir grape. In the 19th century, Joseph Faiveley started as a merchant, introducing his Burgundian wine to the world. Today, the house is run by seventh-generation Erwan Faiveley, and the company has expanded its footprint in the C te de Beaune and has vineyards throughout the C te de Nuits, as well as in the C te Chalonnaise and Chablis. Domaine Faiveley is best known for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines, but small amounts of Aligot are also planted in the C te Chalonnaise. Currently, Faiveley has 10 hectares of grand cru vineyards out of a total of 115ha. Faiveley owns parcels in Gevrey-Chambertin, B tard Montrachet, Volnay, and Pommard to name a few, however, these are very fragmented with no single site being more than 1ha. Traditional winemaking with a modern twist is key in the production of wines from Domaine Faiveley. Modern barrel presses, as well as custom wooden vats, are combined with a long aging in deep 19th-Century cellars to produce deep and rich red wines that need age to show their best.