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Collector’s Corner: Chateau Palmer
Burgundy on the Move
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Faiveley Sale
Collector’s Corner: Chateau Palmer
Burgundy on the Move
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The modern incarnation of Faiveley began in 2007 when the seventh generation of Faiveleys took over management: siblings Eve and Erwan Faiveley. They have transformed the winemaking, retaining the age-worthiness that defined the domaine, while coaxing out more youthful charm.
The wines of Faiveley, while always of superlative quality, were more often described as concentrated, stern, and ageable instead of approachable and charming. It could be why they tended to capture the hearts in their native country than in America: the French people and restaurants have more patience and inclination for cellaring.
Even small changes to the style of a domaine dating back to 1825 is considered revolutionary in Burgundy, and there were a number of people who were afraid that the transition would ruin one of the anchors of the region. Fortunately, when the first wines of the new generation started to appear, the results were reassuringly delicious, and the changes not nearly as drastic as anticipated.
In general, the whites are simultaneously silky and muscular and the reds are exceptionally pure and elegant. Many show heightened aromatics and a softer feel on the palate. Village level wines were easy to enjoy immediately, and even most Premier Cru wines were showing themselves well after a brief introduction of air. The Grand Cru holdings were still built for the long haul, with power and intensity.
While there are changes afoot, the wines are still true to their roots. From vintage to vintage and village to village you’ll find that Faiveley’s bottlings will rank among the best. When you find your favorites, especially on sale, buy with confidence.
The wines of Faiveley, while always of superlative quality, were more often described as concentrated, stern, and ageable instead of approachable and charming. It could be why they tended to capture the hearts in their native country than in America: the French people and restaurants have more patience and inclination for cellaring.
Even small changes to the style of a domaine dating back to 1825 is considered revolutionary in Burgundy, and there were a number of people who were afraid that the transition would ruin one of the anchors of the region. Fortunately, when the first wines of the new generation started to appear, the results were reassuringly delicious, and the changes not nearly as drastic as anticipated.
In general, the whites are simultaneously silky and muscular and the reds are exceptionally pure and elegant. Many show heightened aromatics and a softer feel on the palate. Village level wines were easy to enjoy immediately, and even most Premier Cru wines were showing themselves well after a brief introduction of air. The Grand Cru holdings were still built for the long haul, with power and intensity.
While there are changes afoot, the wines are still true to their roots. From vintage to vintage and village to village you’ll find that Faiveley’s bottlings will rank among the best. When you find your favorites, especially on sale, buy with confidence.
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Faiveley
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Faiveley
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Sale ends Monday, July 28th at 9 am Pacific.
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Faiveley
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We will adjust your invoice before processing your charge.
Sale ends Monday, July 28th at 9 am Pacific.
We offer seventeen in-stock Faiveley options on sale now, including:
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Faiveley Meursault 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $79, that’s $75.05 at 5% off and $71.10 at 10% off, 6 bottles in stock now
Winemaker Note “The nose is complex, showing delicate floral aromas mixed with a few woody notes. It has long lasting tastes on the palate and distinguishes itself with a very good balance between richness and acidity.”
Faiveley Mercurey Vieilles Vignes 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $44.50, that’s $42.28 at 5% off and $40.05 at 10% off, 5 bottles in stock now
Producer Note “Our ‘vieilles vignes’ (old vines) are over thirty years old and produce an exceptionally aromatic wine that offers a true reflection of its Mercurey terroirs. The palate reveals a smooth, fruity attack and evolves towards notes of ripe red berries and a touch of vanilla. An intensely aromatic wine with a delicate structure and silky smooth tannins that will win over wine experts and amateurs alike.”
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Faiveley Clos du Roy, Mercurey Premier Cru 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $69, that’s $65.55 at 5% off and $62.10 at 10% off, 2 bottles in stock now
Importer Note “This small parcel, known as a ‘clos’, formerly belonged to the Kings of France. It was considered one of the appellation’s best parcels and was purchased by the Faiveley family in 1971. This wine could be compared to a Côte de Nuits village in terms of its delicate tannins and length on the palate. Tasting Notes: The nose exudes small red fruits combined with notes of oak and spice. The palate offers good balance, rich aromas, and delicate tannins resulting in a very distinctive wine with exceptional aromatic persistence.”
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Faiveley Domaine de la Framboisiere Mercurey ‘La Framboisière’ Monopole 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 3 bottles in stock now
Neal Martin-Vinous 89 points “The 2021 Mercurey Framboisière has a pretty, airy, redcurrant and raspberry-scented bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with supple red fruit, orange rind and a touch of allspice. Good, solid, fresh finish, rustic in a good way. (Drink between 2023-2033)”
Faiveley Aux Beaux Bruns, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $179, that’s $170.05 at 5% off and $161.10 at 10% off, 15 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 94 points “An unusually firm and structured wine that breaks the mold for this village, usually associated with finesse and delicacy. Deep forest-berry aromas, but also savory and earthy notes. Imposing body that’s brimming with healthy tannins. Bright, mineral finish with excellent complexity.”
Faiveley Les Cazetiers, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru 2015 750ml Displayed Price: $189, that’s $179.55 at 5% off and $170.10 at 10% off, 3 bottles in stock now
Wine Enthusiast 93 points “The tannins in this wine are firm and still prominent, giving both richness and aging potential. The fruit is full, weighty, packed with dark tannins and with firm concentration. This a dark, firm wine needs to age. Drink from 2024.”
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Faiveley Les Damodes, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $119, that’s $113.05 at 5% off and $107.10 at 10% off, 12 bottles in stock now
William Kelley-Wine Advocate 92-94 points “Aromas of cassis, plums, orange rind and spicy new oak preface Faiveley’s 2019 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Damodes, a medium to full-bodied, deep and lively wine with a concentrated core of fruit, framed by powdery tannins. Concluding with a long, mineral finish, it’s another fine bottling from this cool, high-altitude and northeast-exposed site.”
Faiveley Les Porets-Saint-Georges, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $119, that’s $113.05 at 5% off and $107.10 at 10% off, 10 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 92 points “Aromas of spearmint and cinnamon accent the core flavors of black cherry and blackberry in this firm red, which is more linear on the finish, where dark fruit mingles with oak spice and mineral elements”
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Faiveley Les Pruliers, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $99, that’s $94.05 at 5% off and $89.10 at 10% off, 6 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 92 points “Aromas of spearmint and cinnamon accent the core flavors of black cherry and blackberry in this firm red, which is more linear on the finish, where dark fruit mingles with oak spice and mineral elements. The tannins are a touch dry in the end. Best from 2025 through 2040.”
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Faiveley Les Saint-Georges, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru 2017 750ml Displayed Price: $199, that’s $189.05 at 5% off and $179.10 at 10% off, 2 bottles in stock now
Decanter 95 points “This is a négociant cuvée of Les St-Georges, although it includes around one-third of the Faiveleys’ own fruit. It’s fresh, balanced and will be ready to drink comparatively young – not always the case with this premier cru. It displays appealing freshness in a medium body, with scented wood, 40% new, and a bright, focussed aftertaste. Drink: 2024-2029. (Nov 2018)”
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Faiveley Les Saint-Georges, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru 2019 1.5L Displayed Price: $419, that’s $398.05 at 5% off and $377.10 at 10% off, 1 magnum in stock now
Neal Martin-Vinous 93-95 points “The 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Saint-Georges 1er Cru is an equal blend from Faiveley’s own vines and contract growers, plus a barrel from the Hospices de Nuits. It has a very perfumed and floral bouquet of red berry fruit complemented by wilted violets and potpourri. The medium-bodied palate offers crunchy red berry fruit laced with balsamic. Quite energetic and well defined toward the harmonious finish, which leaves a tang of white pepper on the aftertaste. This is a superb Les Saint-Georges.”
Faiveley Les Rugiens, Pommard Premier Cru 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $135, that’s $128.25 at 5% off and $121.50 at 10% off, 4 bottles in stock now
No reviews for the 2019 vintage. 2018 provided for reference.
Wine Spectator 92 points “A polished style, this red delivers cherry, iron, tobacco and spice flavors. A solid line of tannins lends support as it tightens up on the long finish. Best from 2024 through 2038.”
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Faiveley Fremiets, Volnay Premier Cru 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $99, that’s $94.05 at 5% off and $89.10 at 10% off, 4 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 93 points “Perhaps this warm and generous wine, with a pronounced rooty character, is not the most charming Volnay out there, but it has very good depth and excellent harmony, thanks to the fine tannins. The generous finish pulls you back for more. Drink or hold.”
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Faiveley Volnay-Santenots, Volnay Premier Cru 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $119, that’s $113.05 at 5% off and $107.10 at 10% off, 4 bottles in stock now
No reviews for the 2019 vintage. 2018 provided for reference.
Wine Spectator 93 points “Dark and concentrated, displaying blackberry, black cherry, tar and charred oak flavors. Feels rustic yet there is a solid core of fruit that emerges on the finish, along with a sweetness. Best from 2023 through 2038.”
Faiveley Vosne-Romanee 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $89, that’s $84.55 at 5% off and $80.10 at 10% off, 7 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 92 points “A luscious, fruity style, offering black currant, black cherry, wet earth, vanilla and mineral notes. Dense, showing some grip on the extended finish. Overall, this is polished and harmonious. Drink now through 2033.”
Located in the coveted Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, Château Palmer may be ranked as a third growth under the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, but it is considered peerless among critics and collectors. The estate tends to buck the norms of blend, using equal portions of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, despite the Cab-dominant convention. The Alter Ego de Palmer bottling is unusual, too, in that the winery considers it a different style (more generous and fruit-forward), rather than a second or inferior wine. The estate now sells off the grapes that once made its true second wine.
At the very height of irregularity is the Historical XIXth Century Wine. This cuvée is a tribute to the little talked about practice in the 19th century of Bordelaise winemakers of fortifying their cuvées with dashes of Rhône Syrah. The director of Palmer, Thomas Duroux, was inspired to craft this timeless tribute after sharing a bottle of 1869 Châteaux Palmer from a collector’s cellar. He could detect that this wine had been “hermitaged.” Now modern-day drinkers can experience this unique, historical practice without raiding priceless treasures.
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Chateau Palmer Alter Ego de Palmer, Margaux 2019 750ml $99 special, 7 bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 94 points “The second wine of Chāteau Palmer, the 2019 Alter Ego De Palmer is rock-solid and reveals a dense purple hue as well as deep, rich, concentrated aromas and flavors of ripe black cherries, blackcurrants, tobacco, graphite, and chocolate. It might be the richest, most concentrated second wine out here, and truthfully, it tastes like a Grand Vin. Medium to full-bodied, layered, and textured, it has ripe tannins, a fleshy, mouth-filling texture, and a great finish. It’s beautifully done.”
Chateau Palmer Historical XIXth Century Wine, Vin de France 2016 750ml $419 special, 6 bottles in stock now
“In fact, seeing a bottle of 19th century Lafite Hermitagé, as it is described on the label, gave me an idea, and from 2004 we produced a small quantity of what we call Historical 19th Century Wine. It’s Palmer plus 15% Syrah from the northern Rhône. It’s labelled as vin de table, so no one would ever mistake it for Palmer.” – Palmer’s director-general Thomas Duroux
At the very height of irregularity is the Historical XIXth Century Wine. This cuvée is a tribute to the little talked about practice in the 19th century of Bordelaise winemakers of fortifying their cuvées with dashes of Rhône Syrah. The director of Palmer, Thomas Duroux, was inspired to craft this timeless tribute after sharing a bottle of 1869 Châteaux Palmer from a collector’s cellar. He could detect that this wine had been “hermitaged.” Now modern-day drinkers can experience this unique, historical practice without raiding priceless treasures.
In Stock Now:
Chateau Palmer Alter Ego de Palmer, Margaux 2019 750ml $99 special, 7 bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 94 points “The second wine of Chāteau Palmer, the 2019 Alter Ego De Palmer is rock-solid and reveals a dense purple hue as well as deep, rich, concentrated aromas and flavors of ripe black cherries, blackcurrants, tobacco, graphite, and chocolate. It might be the richest, most concentrated second wine out here, and truthfully, it tastes like a Grand Vin. Medium to full-bodied, layered, and textured, it has ripe tannins, a fleshy, mouth-filling texture, and a great finish. It’s beautifully done.”
Chateau Palmer Historical XIXth Century Wine, Vin de France 2016 750ml $419 special, 6 bottles in stock now
“In fact, seeing a bottle of 19th century Lafite Hermitagé, as it is described on the label, gave me an idea, and from 2004 we produced a small quantity of what we call Historical 19th Century Wine. It’s Palmer plus 15% Syrah from the northern Rhône. It’s labelled as vin de table, so no one would ever mistake it for Palmer.” – Palmer’s director-general Thomas Duroux
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Bründlmayer
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Bründlmayer
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Bründlmayer
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Bründlmayer sale ends Saturday, July 26th at 9 am Pacific.