Domaine Faiveley : Meursault Village Joseph Faiveley 2023

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of the Meursault Village Joseph Faiveley 2023 Domaine Faiveley

Tasting

Color
The color reveals a bright pale yellow hue, reflecting the youthfulness of this vintage.

Palate
The nose reveals a seductive fruity bouquet blending pear, apple and citrus, subtly underscored by delicate woody notes.

Palate
The attack is round and full-bodied, evolving toward a mid-palate marked by vanilla and toasted notes. The finish lingers with a lovely tangy freshness.

Food and wine pairing

This white wine pairs wonderfully with white meats in creamy sauces, such as veal blanquette or roasted poultry. It also enhances noble fish, shellfish in cream sauce, as well as aged blue-veined cheeses or foie gras.

Service and storage

For optimal enjoyment, the Meursault Village Joseph Faiveley 2023 is best served between 10 and 14°C. Decanting is not necessary. This wine can be enjoyed young but has aging potential up to around 2029.

Other characteristics

The "Joseph Faiveley" designation indicates that this cuvée comes from a merchant activity. It is crafted from grapes rigorously selected from partner winegrowers, while benefiting from the same technical rigor as the estate's own wines.

The elegance and freshness of a Meursault white wine

The estate

Founded in 1825 by Pierre Faiveley, Domaine Faiveley stands as one of the most emblematic institutions in Burgundy. Now led by the seventh generation, embodied by the brother-and-sister duo Erwan and Eve Faiveley, the estate oversees an exceptional vineyard of around 120 hectares spread across the region's most prestigious terroirs. Combining respect for age-old traditions with a modern vision, the estate has committed to a strong environmental approach, aiming for full organic certification by 2025, the year of its bicentennial.

The vineyard

The village of Meursault, located in the famous Côte de Beaune, enjoys a privileged geographical position within the "Golden Triangle" of white wines. Its terroir stands out for its great geological diversity, blending Jurassic limestone soils with marl formations at varying altitudes. This mosaic of soils gives the vines unique microclimatic conditions, allowing them to fully express the complexity and minerality characteristic of the appellation.

The vintage

2023 offered unique climatic conditions in Burgundy, allowing for optimal ripeness while preserving lovely vibrancy. This vintage stands out for producing white wines that combine remarkable elegance with great freshness, carried by delicate aromas and perfectly balanced acidity.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes are hand-harvested followed by rigorous sorting. After pneumatic pressing and settling, the Meursault Village Joseph Faiveley 2023 is fermented over four weeks in French oak barrels, less than a third of which are new. Aging then continues in barrels for fourteen months, accompanied by regular stirring of the fine lees, lending a silky texture and lovely aromatic complexity.

Grape variety

Chardonnay