Located in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, in Nuits-Saint-Georges, the Faiveley family has been making wine here since 1825. Following six generations before him, the domaine is today in the hands of Erwan Faiveley, who took over from his father in 2005. Since taking the reins, Erwan has invested heavily in the winery, including introducing new vinification and maturation methods, whilst remaining true to the values of those before him. He also built a spectacular new winery which was used for the first time in 2018.

With 120-hectares of vines on exceptional terroirs, including in 12 Grand Cru and 25 Premier Cru climats, these iconic wines are enjoyed in 80 countries around the world.

Interview with Eve Faiveley, Owner

What is Domaine Faiveley’s philosophy and style of winemaking?

Our family has gradually acquired 120 hectares of vineyards located in some of the most prestigious 'climats' of Burgundy. For the past seven generations, we have been committed to rigorous viticulture and precise vinification, in order to continue to build the reputation of our historical wine domaine and our unique family heritage. We strive for excellence, from our work in the vineyards right through to the bottling of our wines. Our desire is to enhance these outstanding Burgundian terroirs with a style that combines strength, finesse and elegance. The Domaine’s values and culture are summed up in the keywords: family spirit, tradition and modernity, innovation and investment, savoir-faire, prestige and quality.

Mercurey is an appellation located in the Côte Chalonnaise subregion of Burgundy, France. It sits between the more famous Côte d'Or to the north and the Mâconnais to the south, positioned around the commune of Mercurey in the Saône-et-Loire department. The appellation was granted AOC status in 1936 and is one of the most significant red wine appellations in the Côte Chalonnaise.

The vineyard sites are planted primarily on limestone-rich soils with clay and marl deposits, benefiting from a continental climate with moderate rainfall. Pinot Noir dominates the plantings, accounting for the vast majority of production, though small amounts of Chardonnay are also permitted. The appellation includes 32 Premier Cru vineyards, which represent some of the best-exposed slopes with optimal drainage and sun exposure. Traditional Burgundian winemaking methods are employed, with an emphasis on expressing the terroir characteristics of individual vineyard sites.

Mercurey red wines typically display the classic Burgundian character of Pinot Noir but often with more structure and earthiness compared to wines from the Côte d'Or. They exhibit red berry fruit flavors, often accompanied by notes of forest floor, leather, and spice. The wines generally show good acidity and moderate tannins, making them approachable in their youth while also having the potential to develop complexity with several years of cellaring.