At a glance

Producer

Domaine Faiveley

Region

Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Pinot Noir

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$450-$650 USD per bottle (release price, early secondary market as of 2024)

Tasting profile

Dense red and dark cherry, wild strawberry, crushed violets, forest floor, smoked herbs, touch of spice, conspicuous savory and mineral undertones.

Evolution: Develops secondary notes of leather, truffle, dried rose petal, sous-bois, and refined spice. Structure softens, aromas grow in complexity.

At peak: Harmonious integration of fruit and tertiary notes, silky texture, layered palate, persistent finish showing Burgundian terroir.

Structure

Acidity

Bright, lifting the fruit and underlying minerality.

Tannins

Firm, refined, and structured; high for Pinot Noir, promising great longevity.

Alcohol

Moderate (13-13.5% ABV typical for this cuvée/vintage).

Aging potential

Excellent; 25-35 years in optimal conditions.

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2031 to 2039

Optimal window

2027 to 2042

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Tightly wound with primary fruit, prominent tannins and acidity; classic for top-tier Mazis-Chambertin in early years.

Grand Cru Mazis-Chambertin from Faiveley, especially from a top year like 2022, is built for long-term aging. The robust structure and high-quality fruit mean it evolves slowly, rewarding patience with increasing nuance and complexity. The wine typically enters a generous drinking window at 8+ years, peaking around 12-25 years post-vintage if well cellared.

Food pairing

Game birds (pheasant, duck), roast lamb, earthy mushroom dishes, truffle risotto, aged Comté or Gruyère.

Serving

Decant

Yes (1-2 hours) — The wine has firm, refined tannins and is still young at 3 years old, which can benefit from aeration to soften the tannins and enhance its aromatic profile.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Domaine Faiveley is committed to biodiversity (cover cropping, hedgerows), reduced chemical use, integrated pest management, hand harvesting, and soil health. Significant investment in water management, solar energy for winery operations, light-weight glass bottles for some cuvées.

Faiveley is a historic Burgundy family estate prioritizing responsible farming and environmental stewardship. HEV Level 3 represents France's top sustainability certification for viticulture, ensuring high standards in biodiversity and resource management. However, the estate is not (as of 2024) fully organic/biodynamic certified. Packaging is being improved, but heavy glass for Grand Crus remains common. While the estate’s own practices are strong, international transport and the luxury packaging typical for Grand Cru Burgundy limit the sustainability score somewhat compared to top certified-organic or carbon-neutral wineries.