Domaine Faiveley (Joseph Faiveley)
Joseph Faiveley Chassagne-Montrachet Chardonnay
Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Nose has melted butter poured over pineapple, light-wet oak notes, white peach, sun warmed flint, lemon candy and a honey drizzle on over-ripe pear slices.
Palate has ripe pineapple, clementine zest, lightly oxidized yellow apple peel, lemon pith, sweet-woody notes, strong yet not unbalanced acidity and a long finish.
This bottle is in a very nice spot this evening, but honestly, we should given this a few more years. Yet today, it is overly generous on the nose, one of those wines you could just smell all night and be completely satisfied by not tasting a drop! Never pass on the Village-level bottles from top-tier producers, this is where value is always delivered.
Cork pulled ~6h prior, to allow for a slow ox in a cool cellar space, this was the right move.
Nose has melted butter poured over pineapple, light-wet oak notes, white peach, sun warmed flint, lemon candy and a honey drizzle on over-ripe pear slices.
Palate has ripe pineapple, clementine zest, lightly oxidized yellow apple peel, lemon pith, sweet-woody notes, strong yet not unbalanced acidity and a long finish.
This bottle is in a very nice spot this evening, but honestly, we should given this a few more years. Yet today, it is overly generous on the nose, one of those wines you could just smell all night and be completely satisfied by not tasting a drop! Never pass on the Village-level bottles from top-tier producers, this is where value is always delivered.
Cork pulled ~6h prior, to allow for a slow ox in a cool cellar space, this was the right move.
Disappointing, undistinctive, especially for a 2014 C-M
Disappointing, undistinctive, especially for a 2014 C-M
Dec 21st, 2022
Not normally a Chardonnay person however simply surprised with this great suggestion by my host. Suited with the ceviche, atmosphere and company.
Not normally a Chardonnay person however simply surprised with this great suggestion by my host. Suited with the ceviche, atmosphere and company.
Jan 16th, 2020
I had this years ago at Terranea and gave it a 9.7. After years of learning and drinking(!) I cannot rate it that high. Nevertheless it is quite good. However, Jennifer did not like it.
I had this years ago at Terranea and gave it a 9.7. After years of learning and drinking(!) I cannot rate it that high. Nevertheless it is quite good. However, Jennifer did not like it.
Jul 19th, 2019
At Terranea with Jennifer, Yvonne, Ivan and Yvonne's mom Carol, for their 5th anniversary food and wine tasting event. Best white wine of the day.
At Terranea with Jennifer, Yvonne, Ivan and Yvonne's mom Carol, for their 5th anniversary food and wine tasting event. Best white wine of the day.
Aug 10th, 2014