Domaine Faiveley - Montagny - Les Cent Pièces - White - 2023

Wine:

Delicately floral, the 2023 Montagny Les Cent Pièces White is defined by a restrained, well-integrated aging process that lets its expressive fruit aromas shine through. On the palate, it’s vibrant and mineral-driven, with a fresh, balanced profile and just a whisper of oak influence — delivering a lively, approachable Chardonnay with real charm.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Pneumatic pressing and settling. Alcoholic fermentation for 4 weeks, followed by 16 months' ageing with stirring of the lees: 80% in vats and 20% in French oak barrels, 10% of which are new.
Vineyards of 4 ha, 89 a, 64 ca and 9.88 acres, planted 1991 and 1995.

Color:

Bright, shiny light gold.

Nose:

Delicate floral and subtle woody notes.

Palate:

Sapid palate, mineral and fresh, balanced, not very woody, this Chardonnay is dynamic, friendly and pleasant.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Escargots à la persillade, rabbit terrine, filet of trout meunière style, mature goat's cheese, saint-marcellin.

Cellar aging:

Starting today, until 2028 and beyond for enthusiasts.

A centuries-old estate, Faiveley is one of the true icons of Burgundy. Under the leadership of Erwan Faiveley, the domaine has reached new heights. Its small parcels on the finest slopes of the Côte d’Or represent an invaluable heritage, which the estate is committed to exploring in all its depth.

Whether in the Côte de Nuits or the Côte Chalonnaise, Faiveley remains a master of its craft, producing wines that are complex and refined, firm yet elegant, marked by purity and precision, and built to age beautifully.