Faiveley Meursault 2023
£74.55 (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / North Ireland
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
13.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 10ºC and 12ºC
Winemaking
Fermented and aged for 14 months in French oak barrels (33% new).
Description
A light breeze blows through the foundations of the winery when you think of Faiveley Meursault. For generations, the Faiveley family has lived to the rhythm of the Burgundy vineyards. It was a bold decision - to go for Meursault at the height of the Côte de Nuits red era - that marked a turning point in their history. This cuvée is born of a deep respect for the terroir, with plots located in the south of the village, bordering Puligny Montrachet, on limestone, marl and clay soils, facing east and southeast. The viticulture is organic, with minimal intervention, seeking to allow the grapes to express all the minerality and freshness of this exceptional site.
Winemaking
The Chardonnay grapes, selected by hand and transported in small crates, are gently pressed. Only the finest musts are used for this process. Faiveley Meursault is fermented in French oak barrels (less than a third new), where regular bâtonnage is carried out during the 14 months of ageing. This work on fine lees gives the wine texture without overshadowing its identity. The oak accompanies the wine subtly, without taking centre stage. After ageing, the wine is delicately blended and bottled without aggressive filtration to preserve its purity and tension.
Taste
On the nose, Faiveley Meursault displays an elegant palette of fresh butter, candied lemon, white flowers and lightly toasted brioche bread. Notes of ripe apple and subtle, almost chalky minerality. The palate is round and unctuous, with a broad attack that gives way to a lively, precise acidity. It is a Meursault of balance: dense but agile, with very well-integrated oak. The finish is long, with echoes of citrus, light nuts and salinity. A Burgundian Chardonnay that combines richness and purity, ideal for those seeking authenticity and finesse without artifice.
Shipping to North Ireland
50% discount on orders over £353.06Estimated transit time: 4-5 working days.
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| 7-12 | £15.45 | £7.72 (-£7.72) |
| 13-18 | £21.62 | £10.81 (-£10.81) |
| 19-24 | £29.57 | £14.78 (-£14.78) |
| 25-30 | £34.34 | £17.17 (-£17.17) |
| 31-36 | £38.40 | £19.20 (-£19.20) |
| 37-42 | £46.34 | £23.17 (-£23.17) |
| 43-48 | £50.75 | £25.38 (-£25.38) |
| 49-54 | £57.33 | £28.66 (-£28.66) |
| 55-60 | £61.61 | £30.80 (-£30.80) |
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Appellation Map
Faiveley Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Champ Gain 2023
£135.20
£128.47/ud (-5%)
Faiveley Mercurey 1er Cru Le Clos Du Roy La Favorite 2023
£70.47
£66.97/ud (-5%)
Faiveley Beaune 1er Cru Clos de L'Écu 2023
£76.25
£72.46/ud (-5%)
Domaine Faiveley
Beaune 1er Cru
Faiveley Nuits Saint Georges Les Montroziers 2023
£69.25
£65.82/ud (-5%)
Faiveley Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2022
£71.32
£67.78/ud (-5%)
