2023 Domaine Faiveley Mercurey Vieilles Vignes

The 2023 Domaine Faiveley Mercurey Vieilles Vignes opens with clean aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and ripe strawberry, accompanied by subtle notes of dried herbs and light spice. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and structured, with fresh red fruit framed by bright acidity and fine, gently grippy tannins. A savory, lightly earthy undertone adds depth through the mid-palate, while the fruit remains focused and restrained. The finish is dry and relatively direct rather than expansive, emphasizing balance, freshness, and Mercurey’s characteristic firmness rather than overt richness.

Domaine Faiveley is one of Burgundy’s longest-established and most significant family-owned domaines, founded in 1825 and now led by Erwan Faiveley, representing the seventh generation. Based in Nuits-Saint-Georges, the estate farms an extensive range of vineyards across Burgundy, including holdings in the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise, and Chablis. Faiveley is notable for combining the scale and consistency of a large domaine with a site-driven, quality-focused approach more typical of smaller producers.

Over the past two decades, Domaine Faiveley has refined its style toward greater precision and balance. Vineyard work emphasizes sustainable practices, low yields, and careful parcel selection, while cellar practices focus on gentle extraction and measured oak use. The Vieilles Vignes bottlings, including this Mercurey, are sourced from older vines that naturally limit yields and contribute depth and structure without sacrificing freshness.