Domaine Faiveley Meursault 1er Cru Blagny 2021

Domaine Faiveley Meursault 1er Cru Blagny 2021

Domaine Faiveley Meursault 1er Cru Blagny 2021 is a Premier Cru white Burgundy from the Blagny climat within the Meursault appellation in Côte de Beaune. The wine is produced by Domaine Faiveley, one of Burgundy’s largest and most respected family-owned estates, based in Nuits-Saint-Georges and led by the 7th generation of the Faiveley family.

Vinification & Style
Made from 100% Chardonnay, this wine comes from the Blagny Premier Cru climat, known for its Jurassic limestone soils and distinctive saline minerality. The wine is aged for 14 months in French oak barrels (less than one-third new oak), with regular bâtonnage (lees stirring). The 2021 vintage in Burgundy was cool and classic, marked by frost and rain, but the wines show increased freshness, purity of fruit and more judicious use of oak.

Tasting Notes
Colour: Dazzling pale yellow.
Nose: Expressive and complex, with delicate floral aromas, white and yellow fruits, lemon peel, lime zest, green apple, white flowers and subtle struck match or woody notes.
Palate: Round and full attack, with vanilla and toasty notes emerging. Medium-bodied, taut and tangy, with vibrant acidity, citrus, orange peel character and a chalky, saline mineral finish.
Finish: Slightly acid, clean and persistent, with lingering citrus, mineral and subtle oak notes.

Professional Reviews
Burghound (Allen Meadows): 89–92 points – Pungent aromas of moderate wood and reduction mask the underlying fruit; delicious, concentrated and vibrant medium weight flavors with solid length on the powerful, clean, dry and balanced finale. Drink 2026+.
Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy): 90–92 points – Chiseled and electric, offering aromas of green apple, lime zest, white flowers and struck match, followed by a medium-bodied, taut and tangy palate that will delight acid lovers. Drink 2025–2029.

Serving & Pairing
Decanting: No decanting required; open 15–20 minutes before serving.
Serving temperature: 11–13°C.
Food pairing: Oysters, grilled scallops, steamed fish, butter-poached lobster, sushi, sashimi, roast chicken, creamy pasta, mushroom dishes, Comté cheese and dishes with subtle butter or cream sauces.

Drinking Window
Enjoy from approximately 2026 through 2032–2035. With bottle age, the wine should develop more honeyed, nutty, brioche and mineral complexity.

Origin: France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru Blagny
Type: White Wine (Premier Cru)
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
ABV: 13%
Volume: 750ml