In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark cherry, iron, spice, earth

Palate: black fruit, graphite, mineral, truffle

A powerful Corton monopole, dark and structured with iron, spice and an ageworthy frame.

What it pairs with

  • Roast venison with cassis jus
    Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
  • Boeuf bourguignon
    Slow-braised beef in Pinot reduction matches the wine's structure and savoury depth.
  • Epoisses de Bourgogne
    The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.

History

Clos des Cortons Faiveley is a rare named monopole within the Corton grand cru, held since the 19th century.

  1. 1874 — Faiveley acquired the Corton monopole

Facts

Producer
Domaine Faiveley
Grapes
Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification
Grand Cru (Aloxe-Corton, AOC)
Oak
Around 18 months in French oak, part new
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 120 to 280 at retail
Drinking window
12-30 from vintage
First vintage
1874

Scores

  • Burghound 93 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body grand cru high acid iconic mood contemplative mood elegant occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with game pairs with mushroom pairs with red meat pinot noir price fine single vineyard still red
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