In 1825, Pierre Faiveley founded the firm that now bears the name Domaine Faiveley. At that time, the firm was a classic négociant, buying and selling wine. But from generation to generation, with a strong commitment to the quality of Burgundy's patrimony, the Faiveley family has purchased vineyards and is today among the largest owners of classified vineyards in the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise. On October 15, 2013, in a surprise announcement, Domaine Faiveley reported it had acquired 20 hectares of vines previously owned by Domaine Dupont-Tisserandot, which is based in Gevrey-Chambertin. All together, the firm now presently owns 123 hectares of vineyards among which 12 hectares are grands crus and 27, premiers crus.
The objective of the family today, led by Erwan Faiveley, is to increase the firm's holdings of great vineyards so that there can be complete control from vine to bottle across the entire range of wines. Along with this focus, Erwan Faiveley and General Manager Bernard Hervet have renovated the cellars, which now boast state-of-the-art barrel presses, custom-designed wooden vats and among the finest, air-cured oak casks available in the world.
Unlike many wine growers, Domaine Faiveley has united the management of its vineyards and its cellar under the direction of one technical director, Jerome Flous. The result is seamless integration of the wines. Domaine Faiveley wines are widely recognized for being among the finest produced in Burgundy and Domaine Faiveley among the finest wine producers in the world.
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Burghound 92-94 "An attractively complex and unusually refined nose speaks of red currant, kirsch, soft earth and a hint of wood spice. There is a refined
Burghound 93-95 "A generous dollop of moderately toasty oak mixes with the highly layered nose of black cherry, cassis, warm earth and an impressive array of
Stephen Tanzer 93-96 "Bright, deep red. Very deep aromas and flavors of raspberry, redcurrant, smoke and crushed rock. At once penetrating and utterly fine-grained; explosive sappy
Stephen Tanzer 93-96 "Good deep red. A bit darker on the nose than the grand crus from Gevrey-Chambertin, offering explosive aromas of crushed raspberry, black cherry,
Stephen Tanzer 95-97 "(from vines facing southeast, whereas the "regular" Clos de Beze is from south-facing vines; these vines are also a bit older: 55 years
International Wine Cellar 94-97 "Deep red with ruby tones. Sappy, perfumed nose offers cherry, white pepper, crushed stone, mint and menthol. Wonderfully velvety in the mouth,
Wine Spectator 93 “Purity is the hallmark of this sleek red, whose vibrant structure marshals the flavors of cherry, raspberry and currant to a lingering conclusion.
International Wine Cellar 93-96 "Good deep red. Very pure, complex nose melds black cherry, minerals, black pepper, wild herbs and an earthy nuance. Large-scaled, sweet and
International Wine Cellar 92-95 "Good full red. Pungent aromas of raspberry, crushed stone and white pepper. Enters with intense raspberry and spices, then turns firm and
International Wine Cellar 94-97 "Good bright full red. Sensational nose features all the Burgundy food groups: raspberry, minerals, flowers, game, spices. Pure silk on the palate,
Burghound 91 "A background application of wood surrounds the aromas of white peach, pear and resin. There is also enough oak to notice on the rich,
International Wine Cellar 92-95 "Good deep red. Lovely lift to the aromas of cherry and rose petal. Sweet, suave and juicy, with terrific definition and class
Vinous 89-91 "Bright straw-yellow. Apple and pear on the nose, along with a pronounced smoky minerality that carries through onto the palate. Rich, silky and deep,
Wine Spectator 93 WS TOP 100 2017 Rank 83 “Ripe and pure, featuring cherry, blackberry, raspberry, mineral and light toast notes. Balanced and intense, playing out on
Allen Meadows 94-91 "This is, quite surprisingly, more robust than the Mazis with more mineral nuances and simply unbelievable purity and length. It's as though the
International Wine Cellar 92-95 "Good full, bright red. Subtle, high-pitched aromas of cherry, tobacco, leather and dried rose. Sweet, creamy and deep, with some CO2 adding
International Wine Cellar 92-95 "Bright medium red. Red berries, white pepper and caraway seed on the nose. Juicy and imploded, with outstanding sap and class to
International Wine Cellar 93-96 "Good bright red. Noble, airy aromas of piquant pomegranate, smoky minerality, white pepper and leather. Densely packed and folded in on itself;
Wine Spectator 92 "This is lean and on the tight side, with firm tannins underlining the currant and cranberry fruit. Blossoms after a few hours in
Stephen Tanzer 92-94 "Good bright, full red. Knockout perfume of raspberry and rose petal offers an element of lift that I associate more with Clos Saint-Jacques.
Wine Spectator 94 "A seductive style, with sweet spice, sandalwood, floral and cherry aromas and flavors allied to a silky texture. It's all beautifully balanced and
\ Allen Meadows Burghound 95 "Classic Mazis nose of mostly red fruits cut with pungent game, fur and that unmistakable sauvage character followed by big, robust, chiseled,
Allen Meadows 95-92 "Astonishing aromatic complexity with layers and layers of spice, dried rose petals and rich soil aromas followed by grandly scaled flavors that display
Allen Meadows 94 "This too offers astonishingly elegant and pure black fruit aromas and intense, sweet, spicy full-bodied flavors that build and build into a finish
Fine Wine Review 90-93 "The Clos-Vougeot shows the typical blackberry and black raspberry aromas and flavors and is, as one would expect, powerful and tannic. Be