Vintage Character The 2020 Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru from Domaine Faiveley captures the grandeur of this legendary Gevrey-Chambertin terroir, offering a compelling reflection of a vintage widely celebrated for its quality in Burgundy. The 2020 growing season was defined by warm, dry weather and abundant sunshine, leading to small, concentrated berries and wines of remarkable depth and vibrancy.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing Awarded an impressive 95 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, this Grand Cru opens with an expressive bouquet of ripe black cherries, wild berries, violets, and subtle undertones of spice and earthy forest floor. On the palate, it delivers layered complexity—silky yet powerful, with fine-grained tannins, lively acidity, and a persistent, mineral-driven finish. Its structure and finesse make it a superb match for classic French dishes such as duck breast with cherry sauce, or, for a savory contrast, aged Comté cheese, which highlights the wine’s elegant fruit and savory nuances.
Winery Background Founded in 1825, Domaine Faiveley remains one of Burgundy’s most esteemed family-owned estates, renowned for its dedication to expressing the character of each unique vineyard. The domaine’s prized holdings in Mazis-Chambertin feature old Pinot Noir vines rooted in limestone-rich soils, which contribute both power and finesse to the finished wine. Faiveley practices meticulous vineyard management and favors a philosophy of minimal intervention in the cellar, combining traditional Burgundian craftsmanship with modern precision. This approach allows the distinctive qualities of each terroir and vintage to shine through, and their Grand Cru bottlings are celebrated for their purity, structure, and potential for graceful aging.