Description
"Clos des Cortons Faiveley, the only red Grand Cru on the Côte de Beaune and the flagship of our estate is a Monopole owned by our family since 1874 that majestically extends over 2 ha 76. Its unique name stems from a controversy that arose in the 1930s, when our family name was added to the original ‘Clos des Cortons’ to avoid any confusion. Clos des Cortons Faiveley is steeped in a rich history, mirroring its exceptional and complex terroir. Dominated by limestone, marl and clay, its soil is strewn with ferruginous oolite, forging red wines of unrivalled quality." - Winemaker Notes
"Enough wood to merit mentioning is present on the nose of spicy and ripe red and dark currant along with suggestions of earth and the sauvage. I very much like the mouthfeel of the solidly voluminous flavors that also exude a borderline palpable minerality on the compact, backward and built-to-age finale. This will need to add depth with time in bottle so at least some keeping is advised." - 91-93 points, Allen Meadows
"The 2023 Corton Clos des Cortons Faiveley Grand Cru has quite a floral bouquet mainly featuring red fruit, cranberry and redcurrant notes. It's not as concentrated as the previous vintage yet it's well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with a hint of crunchy red fruit, a twist of sour lemon and plenty of energy, with an impressive, mineral-driven finish. This endears itself on acquaintance and it should age well in bottle." - 93-95 points, Neal Martin
"Cask sample. Transparent garnet. Light nose and sweet red-cherry fruit. Very Corton, I suppose, and with a certain grand cru density of fruit even if it's not a wow. Good effort! " - 17+/20, Jancis Robinson
