2008 Domaine Faiveley Bâtard-Montrachet 1.5L

2008 Domaine Faiveley Bâtard-Montrachet: Chiseled Grand Cru Power in Magnum

The 2008 Domaine Faiveley Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 1.5L Magnum showcases the extraordinary marriage of formidable structural power and electric cool-climate acidity. In particular, Bâtard-Montrachet’s clay-rich limestone soils provide immense dry extract and deep, resonant core density. In addition, the classic 2008 harvest granted the Chardonnay fruit with razor-sharp tension and magnificent aging endurance.

Tasting Notes for 2008 Domaine Faiveley Bâtard-Montrachet

The wine opens with a commanding bouquet of lemon oil, ripe orchard pear, white peach, and crushed wet stone. Furthermore, nuanced tertiary layers of toasted almond, brioche, honeycomb, and flint smoke emerge with aeration. On the palate, a broad, muscular entry delivers dense yellow-citrus concentration balanced by towering mineral acidity. Consequently, the finish persists for over a minute with mouth-coating texture, saline grip, and noble persistence.

Key Wine Details

• Producer: Domaine Faiveley

• Vintage: 2008

• Appellation: Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

• Vineyard: Bâtard-Montrachet

• Varietal: 100% Chardonnay

• Format: 1.5L Magnum

• Cellar Window: Drink now through 2042

Estate History and Heritage

Domaine Faiveley has been a family-owned pillar of Burgundian viticulture since 1825, stewarding some of the greatest climats in the Côte d’Or. Specifically, Erwan Faiveley transformed the winemaking style in the mid-2000s, emphasizing purity, elegant oak integration, and vibrant terroir transparency. Moreover, their white Grand Cru parcels in Puligny and Chassagne produce wines of benchmark longevity.

Today, mature 2008 magnums from Faiveley are prized showpieces of classical white Burgundy excellence. As a result, this bottle offers an extraordinary sensory experience for collectors.