Domaine Faiveley : Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand cru 2023

Characteristics and tasting notes of Domaine Faiveley's Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2023

Tasting

Appearance

The wine reveals a pale, limpid yellow hue, enhanced by delicate golden reflections typical of this great white wine.

Nose

Displaying remarkable complexity, the nose opens with aromas of orchard fruits (ripe pear, white peach, nectarine) and citrus. It then unfolds floral notes of acacia and orange blossom, complemented by subtle touches of brioche, toasted bread and a fine mineral reduction.

Palate

The attack is delicate and refined, revealing flavours of stewed fruits and candied lemon. The mid-palate offers a silky, creamy texture, perfectly balanced by lovely tension. The finish, of exceptional length, extends on citrus freshness and chalky minerality.

Food and wine pairings

This Grand Cru pairs beautifully with poultry in a creamy mushroom sauce, or with seafood and shellfish (lobster, scallops) served with a beurre blanc. It will also enhance delicate white fish or refined vegetable dishes with herbaceous notes.

Serving and cellaring

For optimal enjoyment, it is advisable to serve this wine between 10 and 12°C, after aerating for 15 to 20 minutes. This Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2023 deserves to rest in the cellar for at least five years and can be enjoyed until around 2043.

The elegance and complexity of a Grand Cru white Burgundy from Domaine Faiveley

The estate

Founded in 1825 by Pierre Faiveley in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine Faiveley stands as an iconic figure of Burgundy. Now led by the seventh generation, embodied by Erwan and Eve Faiveley, the estate oversees a vast vineyard spanning more than 120 hectares across the region's most prestigious terroirs. Committed to a strong environmental approach with a conversion to organic farming, the estate distinguishes itself through its constant pursuit of excellence, producing wines that combine finesse, elegance and great ageing potential.

The vineyard

This Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet comes from a rare 0.51-hectare plot acquired in 2008, located in the commune of Puligny-Montrachet. Facing east, the vines planted in 1980 benefit from ideal morning sunlight. They flourish on Jurassic-era soils composed of brown limestone and a hard limestone substrate, enriched with a higher proportion of clay than on the upper part of the slope. This unique terroir is cultivated according to the principles of organic farming.

The vintage

The 2023 vintage stood out for its very favourable weather conditions. This mild growing cycle yielded a generous harvest of excellent quality, offering berries with lovely maturity, crystalline acidity and great aromatic concentration.

Winemaking and ageing

Hand-harvested in the cool early hours of 16 September, the grapes are gently crushed and delicately pressed. Fermentation begins naturally thanks to indigenous yeasts. This Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2023 is then aged over a period of 19 months in French oak barrels, with a proportion of 50% new barrels and 50% one-wine barrels.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay.