Joseph Faiveley Bourgogne Chardonnay 2021

Domaine Faiveley is one of the biggest domaines (115ha) in Burgundy and, many would argue, one of the best.
The change of generation, enhanced by the arrival of Bernard Hervet as Managing Director, is clear warning of the intention to dynamise the business. The most obvious change though is in the barrel cellar where the previous supplier has been dropped and replaced with Francois Frères, Taransaud and three other coopers. Old style Faiveley wines could be massively tannic at the expense of the fruit. From 2007 the wines are much fresher and fruitier, yet still with real intensity.

With a total of 115 hectares under vine Faiveley is one of the largest land owners in the Cote and, when combined with their impressive negociant business, they are a force to be reckoned with in Burgundy. More importantly, in recent years we have seen a phenomenal return to form from this hallowed estate. Under the watchful eye of managing director Bernard Hervet the wines are now some of the region’s finest and the emphasis is now on less extracted but, more pure and terroir-driven wines.