Faiveley, Corton, Clos des Cortons Faiveley, Grand Cru 2017
" Cask sample. Mid cherry red. Smells ripe and sweet and generous in its red fruit. A touch peppery. Gorgeous harmony between ripe, fresh, generous fruit and well-modulated structure. Succulent, fine, mildly chewy and seems remarkably... Read More
In Stock Now
ColourRed
StyleFortified
RegionBurgundy
GrowerFaiveley
Grape VarietyPinot Noir
Vintage2017
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeFAJ917
Burgundy
The Burgundy Pyramid
Making sense of the complexity of the complexity of Burgundy isn’t easy.
Though Burgundy only comprises 5% of France’s vineyard area, it holds 100 different Appellations, 25% of the entire French total. There are no less than 5,000 growers, 85% of whom own less than 10 hectares, and four fifths of them make wine.
To make matters...
Discover More
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
Origins
- Ancient vine, perhaps 2,000 years old
Distant origins in France - first documented mention in France in 1375
Characteristics
- Finicky grape: notoriously difficult to grow (which is partly why it is hugely intriguing to New World...
Here’s the full tasting note for...
Faiveley, Corton, Clos des Cortons Faiveley, Grand Cru 2017
" Cask sample. Mid cherry red. Smells ripe and sweet and generous in its red fruit. A touch peppery. Gorgeous harmony between ripe, fresh, generous fruit and well-modulated structure. Succulent, fine, mildly chewy and seems remarkably accessible even now. Very, very long. 18/20, drink 2027-2040" Julia Harding MW on jancisrobinson.com tasted 13th November 2018.
The story of how the Domaine Faiveley managed to add their name to a grand cru is rather ironic. The president of the Corton syndicate was unhappy with the name Clos des Cortons, solely owned by Faiveley since 1864. He thought that it made it sound like Faiveley owned the whole of Corton Grand Cru so he brought the matter to justice. The court settled it in 1930 by adding the surname Faiveley to it, much to the joy of the family. From new barrel. Glorious red fruit, sweet and slightly gamey. Dense texture and very ripe fruit, delivering drama without compromising on elegance. Beautiful. 2024-2034
S,V+S does the job: finding interesting producers and excellent wines. The list is not bafflingly huge like some other merchants, nor is it narrow or unadventurous, nor fad/fashion, the result is a…Read More
Fantastic friendly service from Simon and his team. I ordered a large quantity of port which arrived promptly, well packaged and delivered by a decent courier - highly recommended. Thank you Stone,…Read More
Order arrived promptly as always. Using the catalogue and range of offers, encourages choice of interesting and enjoyable wines I probably wouldn't have chosen if buying from a supermarket.Read More
They are very clever at finding wines from the less fashionable parts of France that are as good as, if not better than, those from the fashionable parts at a fraction of the price. Also charming to…Read More
The champagne went down very well. Lots of compliments. Fortunately for me there is some left over so it is now in my cellar! I need to lock it up because my husband loves it. The Crozes-Hermitage…Read More
Simon and the team offer an absolutely first-class service...the advice and expertise they bring help me explore the world of wine.Read More
