Domaine Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Les Cazetiers" 2023

90-93 BH

92-94 VM

94-96 JM

Notes:

Moderate reduction renders an evaluation of the nose impossible. The medium weight flavors possess a slightly finer mouthfeel while exuding an almost palpable minerality that adds a sense of lift to the lightly tangy if impressively long finale. Note that my projected range assumes that the tanginess is likely due to a high level of gas and thus will be eliminated once the wine is prepared for the bottling. Burghound 90-93

The 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers ler Cru has an understated, tertiary nose with a touch of smoke filtering through the dark berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiseled tannins and a keen line of acidity. It's taut and fresh with plenty of mineralité and tension on the finish. This is a very competent and quite delicious Cazetiers. Neal Martin 92-94

One of the darker and more concentrated colours. Impressive density too on the nose. This has moved across to the raspberry side, impeccable density, with refreshing minerals to finish. Picked ripe but at the right time. Serious crop thinning here has paid off. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted Nov 2024. Jasper Morris 5* | 94-96

Producer: Domaine Faiveley was founded in 1825 in Nuits-Saint-Georges and remains under family ownership, with the seventh generation represented by Erwan and Eve Faiveley. The domaine is unusual in Burgundy for the scale and quality of its estate holdings, with vineyards extending through the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise. Despite that size, many of its most important wines come from substantial domaine-owned parcels, allowing the family to control farming and harvesting rather than relying primarily on purchased fruit. Under Erwan Faiveley, who took responsibility for the domaine in 2005, the style of the reds has evolved toward greater finesse and earlier integration while retaining the structure historically associated with Faiveley. Winemaker Jérôme Flous oversees production, and the estate combines detailed vineyard management with selective use of whole clusters, French oak maturation and restrained extraction according to the individual site and vintage. William Kelley specifically praised the quality and consistency of Faiveley’s vineyard and cellar work when reviewing the 2023 vintage.
Vineyard: Les Cazetiers is one of the most highly regarded Premier Crus of Gevrey-Chambertin, situated on the northern Premier Cru slope close to Clos Saint-Jacques. Faiveley is particularly important here: the domaine owns just over four hectares, nearly half of the vineyard under vine, giving it an unusually large holding in a celebrated Côte de Nuits climat. Its parcels extend across different portions of the slope. The lower sections contain deeper soils with a greater proportion of clay, contributing weight and power, while the upper portions become shallower, rockier and more limestone-driven, bringing firmer structure and mineral definition. This variation within one holding is a major advantage because Faiveley can combine material from across the slope in the finished wine. Jérôme Flous considers Cazetiers the domaine’s richest Gevrey Premier Cru, in part because of its favorable southeast-facing exposure. In 2023, careful crop thinning helped control the naturally generous yields and concentrate the remaining fruit; Jasper Morris specifically noted that this work paid off in the finished wine.
Winemaking: The 2023 is 100% Pinot Noir, with the fruit harvested from Faiveley’s estate holdings and sorted before vinification. Faiveley adjusts its use of whole clusters according to vineyard and vintage rather than applying a single formula across the range. After fermentation, Les Cazetiers receives an élevage designed for one of the domaine’s more structured Premier Crus. Published information for the 2023 reports maturation in French oak with approximately 50% new barrels; broader technical descriptions of the cuvée place élevage at approximately 14–16 months. The relatively substantial oak component is matched by the natural concentration and tannic structure of Cazetiers rather than used to create richness on its own. The finished 2023 is 13.5% ABV. The vintage produced a particularly polished version of the vineyard: William Kelley found an ample core of fruit supported by lively acidity and salinity, while Neal Martin emphasized finely shaped tannins, freshness and tension.
Technical Details: Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru AOC; Les Cazetiers climat; 2023 vintage; 100% Pinot Noir; estate-grown fruit; Faiveley owns just over four hectares, representing nearly half of the vineyard under vine; southeast-facing exposure; deeper, clay-rich soils lower on the slope and thinner, rockier soils higher up; careful crop thinning during the 2023 growing season; French oak élevage with approximately 50% new oak reported for the vintage; approximately 14–16 months maturation according to published cuvée information; 13.5% ABV; 750ml bottle. Jasper Morris gives a drinking window of 2030–2038, while Neal Martin extends his recommendation from 2027–2048, underscoring the considerable aging potential of the 2023.
Food Pairing: Duck breast, roast squab, beef tenderloin, côte de boeuf, rack of lamb, venison loin, beef bourguignon, coq au vin, roast guinea fowl, veal chops, wild mushroom risotto, truffle dishes, Époisses, Comté, and aged Gruyère. Cazetiers has enough concentration and tannic structure for red meat and game, while the freshness and mineral lift of the 2023 make roasted poultry and mushroom-based dishes equally appropriate.

Vins Rare

Domaine Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Les Cazetiers" 2023

Name: Domaine Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Les Cazetiers" 2023
Brand: Vins Rare
SKU: 8626
Price: 159.00 USD
Availability: InStock