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Faiveley
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Domaine Faiveley
2005 Montagny Domaine de la Croix Jacquelet
Montagny is the southernmost village of the Côte Chalonnaise, situated at the border of the Mâconnais. Chardonnay, the only varietal permitted this appellation, blossoms marvelously on these hilly, uneven vineyards of marly soils. The vineyards are exposed east/southeast, on steep slopes reaching up to 1,312 feet. Faiveley’s vineyard was previously known as Montagny Les Joncs.
Size of Appellation: Around 500 acres for the appellation Montagny village and Premier Cru.
Size of Faiveley Domaine: 12.10 acres
Vine Age: Planted 1991, 1994. Average Vine Age in 2006: 15 years
This vintage will certainly remain as a year of reference in Burgundy because it offers great homogeneity among the wines, as much for whites as for reds. The whites have an incomparable richness and finesse; the reds are well-structured and seductive. The quality of the wines is due to the harvest of well-ripened grapes in a nearly perfect state of health, thanks to practically ideal weather conditions: days of rare luminosity and cool nights under a north wind. Very good levels of sugar in the grapes, as well as their thick skins (enclosing a great amount of polyphenols), combined with good acidity, indicate a vintage built for aging.
Harvest Dates: September 19–28
Barrel Aging: One-third of the yield was aged in barrels (no new oak)
Bottled: January 25, 2007
Pale yellow color. The nose is expressive of fresh scents (flowers and minerals). At first the mouth is rather nervous and marked by a permeating vivacity which is followed by a fine balance between the acidity and the concentration intrinsic to the wine. The finish is persistent and lovely.
Serving Suggestions: Serve at 50 degrees with fish, shellfish and vegetable terrines.
Domaine Faiveley
2005 Montagny Domaine de la Croix Jacquelet
Montagny is the southernmost village of the Côte Chalonnaise, situated at the border of the Mâconnais. Chardonnay, the only varietal permitted this appellation, blossoms marvelously on these hilly, uneven vineyards of marly soils. The vineyards are exposed east/southeast, on steep slopes reaching up to 1,312 feet. Faiveley’s vineyard was previously known as Montagny Les Joncs.
Size of Appellation: Around 500 acres for the appellation Montagny village and Premier Cru.
Size of Faiveley Domaine: 12.10 acres
Vine Age: Planted 1991, 1994. Average Vine Age in 2006: 15 years
This vintage will certainly remain as a year of reference in Burgundy because it offers great homogeneity among the wines, as much for whites as for reds. The whites have an incomparable richness and finesse; the reds are well-structured and seductive. The quality of the wines is due to the harvest of well-ripened grapes in a nearly perfect state of health, thanks to practically ideal weather conditions: days of rare luminosity and cool nights under a north wind. Very good levels of sugar in the grapes, as well as their thick skins (enclosing a great amount of polyphenols), combined with good acidity, indicate a vintage built for aging.
Harvest Dates: September 19–28
Barrel Aging: One-third of the yield was aged in barrels (no new oak)
Bottled: January 25, 2007
Pale yellow color. The nose is expressive of fresh scents (flowers and minerals). At first the mouth is rather nervous and marked by a permeating vivacity which is followed by a fine balance between the acidity and the concentration intrinsic to the wine. The finish is persistent and lovely.
Serving Suggestions: Serve at 50 degrees with fish, shellfish and vegetable terrines.