Professional-style tasting descriptions
Retail and trade notes are fairly consistent:
- Fresh aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry) with subtle mineral nuances.
- Soft, rounded tannins with a medium-bodied structure.
- Pleasant freshness and accessibility rather than concentration or long-term cellar potential.
- Typical regional Bourgogne expression sourced from parcels across the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise.
Vintage context
The 2023 Burgundy vintage is generally viewed as successful, producing charming, fruit-forward wines with good approachability and above-average quality. Critics have noted that the reds tend to show attractive fruit and texture,
Domaine Faiveley is a highly respected producer in Burgundy, known for its extensive vineyard holdings across the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise. Their Bourgogne wines are known for their precision and purity, and while entry-level, the 2022 is described by James Suckling as "quite a serious wine for the humble appellation," offering a surprising amount of structure.
Overall, the 2022 Joseph Faiveley Bourgogne Pinot Noir appears to be a good representation of the vintage's quality and the producer's style, offering a well-balanced and enjoyable drinking experience.
Founded in 1825, Bourgognes Faiveley has been handed down from father to son for over 175 years. As the sixth generation to take the reins, François Faiveley manages, with equal amounts passion and competence, the largest family domaine in Burgundy. Methodically reconstructing vineyards fractured by French inheritance laws, Bourgognes Faiveley today owns more appellations in their entirety (monopoles) than any other domaine in Burgundy.
"Faiveley’s wines are... supremely clean and elegant: definitive examples of Pinot Noir... above all they have richness and breed, the thumbprint of a master winemaker."
-Clive Coates M.W.
Côte d’Or, A Celebration of the Great Wines of Burgundy
