Domaine Faiveley Meursault 2023

WINERY Wine runs deep in the Faiveley family’s blood.  They are one of the largest owners in Burgundy, with holdings spreading from the Côte de Nuits to the Côte Chalonnaise, featuring polished, collectible reds and whites with exceptionally high ratings. 

WINE Meursault has exceptional terroirs for raising Chardonnay, especially on the south side of the village, bordering the prestigious Puligny-Montrachet. 

VINEYARDS Domaine Faiveley is responsible for all the work carried out in this vineyard and can therefore have total control over the quality of the grapes, as in the plots it owns. 

VINTAGE NOTES The Winter 2023 was mild and dry, with no rain for five weeks from late January to early March. Rain returned in March, followed by heavy downpours in April and May. To guard against frost, the team pruned in two stages, in January and late March. Frosts on March 27 and April 3 had little impact due to the dry cold, though a few early parcels in the Côte Chalonnaise were affected. Budburst was slightly delayed, with Chardonnay around April 12 and Pinot Noir around April 20. Warm weather in early June led to rapid flowering and abundant fruit. Green harvesting in July reduced yields by about 30% in the Côte de Nuits. Minor hailstorms in mid-July caused limited damage. August’s varied temperatures aided ripening. Harvest occurred during a heatwave, yielding healthy, aromatic grapes. This was the estate’s second fully organic season, with certification expected in 2025. 

WINEMAKING We have selected a vine grower who provides us with musts of outstanding quality which we then vinify in our Nuits-Saint-Georges winery. 

TASTING NOTES Brilliant pale yellow color. The attractive aromas of white and yellow fruits mix with light woody notes. On the palate, this wine meets up to the expectations of its aromas: it has a round and full attack before the vanillery and toasty tastes reveal themselves. Good long-lasting aromas. The finish is slightly acidic.