2020 Joseph Faiveley Meursault Charmes Premier Cru

Domaine Faiveley was founded in 1825, and while they have been known for producing outstanding quality wines throughout this time, they are widely considered one of the most improved domaines in Burgundy over the last decade. Since taking over from his father Francois, Erwan Faiveley has made a deliberate decision to emphasise freshness and purity of fruit rather than fruit extraction, and at times, excessive use of new oak. This change has resulted in wines with greater refinement and vineyard character expression.

On the border of Puligny-Montrachet, this is a south-east facing plot with a mix of silt and stony soil. The site was once covered with hornbeam trees, 'charmes' in French, hence the name.