Faiveley Chambertin Clos de Bèze Rodin ouvrées 2019

Name: Faiveley Chambertin Clos de Bèze Rodin ouvrées 2019
Brand: Faiveley
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Domaine Faiveley Chambertin Clos de Bèze 2019 · Grand Cru Burgundy · Legendary terroir, rare vintage · Worldwide delivery 🌍

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The Estate

Domaine Faiveley 2019 — Seven Generations of Burgundian Excellence

Founded in 1825, Domaine Faiveley stands as one of Burgundy’s most venerable estates, now guided by seventh-generation winemaker Erwan Faiveley. Moreover, the domaine manages an exceptional 120 hectares across Burgundy’s most prestigious appellations, making it one of the region’s largest quality-focused producers. Indeed, this remarkable portfolio spans from village-level wines to some of the Côte d’Or’s most revered Grand Cru parcels, including this extraordinary holding in Chambertin Clos de Bèze.

Under Erwan’s stewardship, the estate has achieved new heights of precision and refinement. Furthermore, the Revue du Vin de France awarded Domaine Faiveley its first star for the 2018 vintage, recognizing Erwan’s leadership “with precision and intelligence.” This recognition underscores the domaine’s position at the pinnacle of Burgundian winemaking, where tradition meets exacting modern standards.

Terroir & Grapes

Grand Cru Limestone on Burgundy’s Golden Slope

Chambertin Clos de Bèze ranks among Burgundy’s most illustrious Grand Cru vineyards, situated in Gevrey-Chambertin within the Côte de Nuits. Additionally, the vineyard’s limestone-rich soils rest upon Jurassic bedrock, providing exceptional drainage while retaining moisture during dry periods. The “ouvrées” designation refers to a traditional Burgundian measurement of vineyard area, highlighting the domaine’s specific parcel within this hallowed terroir. Meanwhile, the east-facing slope captures morning sunlight, allowing Pinot Noir to achieve optimal ripeness while preserving the bright acidity essential to Burgundy’s greatest reds.

Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir

Classification

Grand Cru

Region

Côte de Nuits, France

Vinification & Ageing

Traditional Methods with Precision

Domaine Faiveley employs meticulous hand-harvesting for its Grand Cru parcels, ensuring only perfectly ripe grapes enter the cellar. Moreover, whole-cluster fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled wooden vats, where native yeasts initiate fermentation naturally. The estate favors gentle extraction techniques, preserving the delicate aromatics and silky tannins characteristic of great Chambertin. Subsequently, careful pigeage and remontage ensure optimal color and structure without extracting harsh phenolics.

Following fermentation, the wine matures in French oak barrels for approximately 16 to 18 months, with a carefully calibrated proportion of new oak that enhances rather than dominates. Furthermore, Erwan Faiveley’s approach emphasizes purity of fruit and terroir expression, allowing the Grand Cru vineyard’s inherent nobility to shine through. The wine remains unfiltered before bottling, preserving maximum aromatic complexity and textural depth.

Vintage Character

Domaine Faiveley 2019 — An Exceptional Burgundy Year

The 2019 vintage in Burgundy delivered wines of remarkable balance, combining beautifully ripe fruit with elegant tannins and lively acidity. Indeed, relatively low yields concentrated both flavor and acidity, resulting in exceptional terroir expression across all levels of the appellation hierarchy. Bernard Hervet, former director of Faiveley, compared the vintage to 1865, described as “the best ever for generations.” Moreover, the growing season’s favorable conditions allowed even village-level wines to achieve a level of quality that would have been impossible a decade earlier, with many bottlings displaying Premier Cru-level complexity and structure. Consequently, Grand Cru wines like this Chambertin Clos de Bèze reveal extraordinary depth, precision, and aging potential.

Tasting Notes

Profound Elegance and Complexity

This Chambertin Clos de Bèze opens with an extraordinary aromatic profile of dark cherries, blackcurrants, and wild raspberries, interwoven with notes of violet, rose petal, and forest floor. Additionally, subtle hints of exotic spices, leather, and crushed minerals emerge with aeration, revealing the wine’s profound complexity. On the palate, the wine displays remarkable concentration yet remains wonderfully elegant, with silky tannins supporting layers of red and black fruit. Furthermore, the finish extends gracefully, marked by vibrant acidity and a persistent mineral thread that underscores this Grand Cru’s noble lineage. The wine’s structure suggests decades of cellaring potential, yet it already offers immense pleasure for those unable to resist its charms.

Service & Pairing

Serving the Grand Cru

Temperature

16–18°C

Cellaring Potential

20–30+ years

Decanting

2–3 hours

Glassware

Large Burgundy bowl

This magnificent Grand Cru deserves thoughtful service in a generously sized Burgundy glass, allowing its complex aromatics to fully express themselves. Moreover, decanting for two to three hours reveals additional layers of nuance, though the wine will continue to evolve beautifully in the glass throughout the evening. Pair this Chambertin Clos de Bèze with dishes of equal refinement: roasted game birds such as woodcock or wild duck, beef Wellington, truffle-studded risotto, or aged Comté cheese. Additionally, the wine’s silky tannins and bright acidity make it an exceptional match for mushroom-based preparations, particularly with cèpes or morels. Indeed, this is a wine for life’s most memorable occasions, whether enjoyed now or cellared for future generations.

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