Domaine Faiveley is one of Burgundy's great family estates, run by the same family since 1825 and now led by the seventh generation. From its base in Nuits-Saint-Georges it owns one of the largest collections of Grand and Premier Cru vineyards in the region, which is why a single producer can show you so much of what Burgundy does best.
A family estate rooted in Nuits-Saint-Georges since 1825
Pierre Faiveley founded the house in 1825, and successive generations steadily built its holdings across the Côte d'Or. Today the estate farms around 125 hectares, with Grand Cru parcels in the Côte de Nuits such as Chambertin-Clos de Bèze, Mazis-Chambertin and Musigny, and on the Corton hill in the Côte de Beaune, including its Corton Clos des Cortons Faiveley monopole. Its historic stronghold, though, is Mercurey in the Côte Chalonnaise, where a run of well-priced village and Premier Cru bottlings offers the clearest, friendliest way into the range. If you are new to the region, our Burgundy selection is the place to begin.
Style and signature wines: refined reds and precise whites
Since Erwan Faiveley took charge in 2005, the house style has become noticeably more refined and elegant, trading old-school firmness for finer tannins and greater clarity. The reds are Pinot Noir, running from savoury, red-berried Mercurey up to the depth of the Chambertin and Corton Grand Crus. The whites are Chardonnay, led by a taut, mineral Corton-Charlemagne. These are wines built on site character rather than oak, and they reward a little patience in the cellar. Explore more of our red wine range or the wider world of Burgundy alongside them.
Domaine Faiveley FAQ
Is Faiveley a négociant or a domaine?
Both, but it is first and foremost a domaine: the large majority of its wines come from the family's own vineyards, which is unusual at this scale and gives Faiveley tight control over quality.
Which Faiveley wine should I try first?
Start with a Mercurey or a Gevrey-Chambertin village red for classic Faiveley Pinot Noir without the Grand Cru price. For whites, a Bourgogne Blanc or Montagny Chardonnay shows the house's precise, mineral style.
Should I drink these now or cellar them?
Village wines are lovely within a few years of the vintage. Premier and Grand Cru reds from a strong year can improve for a decade or more, so it is worth buying a few and waiting.