2019 Domaine Faiveley Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru Magnum

Bottled in an impressive magnum format, the 2019 Domaine Faiveley Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru captures the seductive side of Gevrey-Chambertin with depth, silkiness and precision. Sourced from impeccably sited parcels near Chambertin itself, this is a benchmark Grand Cru red Burgundy for the cellar as well as the table. The larger format ensures a slower, more graceful evolution, making it an ideal choice for collectors and for special occasions.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2019 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru shows a deep, shimmering ruby color with youthful violet reflections, hinting at both concentration and freshness. The nose is wonderfully generous and layered, opening with pure red berry aromas—wild strawberry, raspberry and red cherry—interwoven with notes of rose petal, violet, subtle spice, and a touch of fine oak. On the palate, the wine is both opulent and remarkably poised. Silky, fine-grained tannins wrap around a core of ripe red fruits, supported by a lively, mineral-inflected acidity that keeps everything lifted and precise. Underneath the fruit lie nuances of sweet spice, a hint of underbrush and a delicate, ferrous note from the iron-rich soils. The finish is long, refined and persistent, with a lingering impression of red berries and floral perfume. In magnum, this 2019 has excellent aging potential: it will start drinking beautifully from around 2026 but has the structure and balance to evolve gracefully for 15–25 years or more.

Production
This Grand Cru comes from Faiveley’s 0.81 hectares in Charmes-Chambertin, on the northern Côte de Nuits in Gevrey-Chambertin, near the famed Chambertin vineyards along the Route des Grands Crus. The terroir consists of about 40% clay-rich brown soils mixed with stony deposits, lava fragments and iron ore, a complex matrix that gives both power and aromatic finesse. Pinot Noir vines planted from 1959 through 2020 and 2022 provide a mix of old-vine depth and younger-vine energy. Harvesting is carried out by hand to allow strict selection of bunches in the vineyard and at the winery. Vinification follows Faiveley’s philosophy of combining modern precision with traditional Burgundian methods: careful destemming (often with a portion of whole clusters depending on the vintage), temperature-controlled fermentation, gentle extraction, and maturation in French oak barrels—typically with a meaningful proportion of new oak—resting quietly in their 19th-century cellars until the wine achieves its signature balance of richness, finesse and terroir expression.

Food & Serving
This Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru magnum is a superb match for refined, savory dishes such as roast duck with cherries, pigeon, veal sweetbreads, or rack of lamb with herbs. It also pairs beautifully with game birds, truffled poultry, mushroom-driven dishes, and aged hard cheeses like Comté or Gruyère. Serve at 15–16°C (59–61°F) to highlight its aromatic complexity without muting the fruit. In its youth, decanting for 1–2 hours is recommended to allow the bouquet to fully unfold, especially from magnum; as the wine matures, a gentle, shorter decant to remove any sediment will suffice.

Producer
Founded in 1825 by Pierre Faiveley and later elevated to international renown by his son Joseph, Domaine Faiveley is one of Burgundy’s most important and respected family estates. Based in Nuits-Saint-Georges, the domaine now farms around 120 hectares of vines across the Côte d’Or and Côte Chalonnaise, including an enviable collection of Grand Cru and Premier Cru holdings such as Gevrey-Chambertin, Corton, Echezeaux and Montrachet. Over seven generations, Faiveley has become a reference for classical, terroir-driven Burgundy, praised by leading critics like Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve for representing “the full glory of French winemaking.” By marrying meticulous vineyard work with state-of-the-art facilities and time-honored cellar practices, Faiveley consistently produces wines of clarity, elegance and distinctive place—from village level up to prestigious Grands Crus like this Charmes-Chambertin.

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