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.

Bâtard-Montrachet is a Grand Cru appellation located in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, straddling the communes of Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet. This 11.86-hectare vineyard sits on the lower slopes of the Montrachet hill, positioned between the more famous Montrachet vineyard above and the village-level vineyards below. The appellation was officially established in 1937 as part of France's AOC system.

The vineyard benefits from optimal southeast-facing exposure on limestone-rich soils with varying compositions of clay and marl. Chardonnay is the sole permitted grape variety, and production is strictly regulated with low yields mandated to ensure concentration. The terroir combines excellent drainage from the slope's elevation with sufficient clay content to retain moisture, creating ideal conditions for Chardonnay cultivation. Traditional Burgundian winemaking methods typically include barrel fermentation and aging, often with some new oak influence.

Bâtard-Montrachet produces some of Burgundy's most concentrated and age-worthy white wines. These Chardonnays display remarkable depth and complexity, typically showing mineral precision balanced with rich fruit character. The wines often exhibit notes of citrus, white flowers, and subtle oak integration when young, developing greater complexity with bottle age to reveal layers of honey, nuts, and earthy undertones. The combination of the site's terroir and Grand Cru status results in wines with exceptional longevity, often improving for two decades or more.