2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Up to 5 years
Region Mercurey
Soil Clay-limestone
Orientation South
Sites Multiple Mercurey parcels, including Les Montots and Bussière
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and oak barrels
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The grapes were harvested manually and carefully pressed. Fermentation took place in stainless-steel tanks and oak barrels, with bâtonnage for texture and complexity; maturation used French-oak barrels and stainless steel. The source records vineyard plantings spanning 1984–2022 and recommends serving at 9–11°C.
Tasting Notes Wine Spectator: peach, mango and spice; Mistral: savory, concentrated, elegant and balanced
Critics Ratings 89
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Vintages
2013 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window Drink now through 2018 (review dated 2016-01-01)
Region Mercurey
Soil Primarily clay and limestone
Sites Three parcels in the heart of the Mercurey appellation totaling 7.29 acres
Production Volume 9,600 bottles
Bottles9,600
Production Details The grapes were harvested by hand, sorted and pressed on site in Mercurey. After vinification, the young wine was transferred to the domaine cellars in Nuits-Saint-Georges for 10–12 months of maturation; only a small portion was aged in oak, while the majority remained in stainless steel.
Tasting Notes Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator (2016-01-01): sleek and balanced, with lemon, green apple and mineral flavors; vibrant with a lingering finish
Critics Ratings 89
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Producer Information
Website
Address
8 rue du Tribourg, 21700 Nuits-Saint-Georges, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 80 61 04 55
Owner
Erwan Faiveley and Eve Faiveley
Cellarmaster
Jérôme Flous