Domaine Faiveley : Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand cru "Les Ouvrées Rodin" 2021

Tasting characteristics and advice for the Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru "Les Ouvrées Rodin" 2021 from Domaine Faiveley

Tasting

Color

The wine displays an intense ruby red hue, enhanced by brilliant purple highlights.

Nose

The bouquet reveals fine aromatic complexity, with notes of red and black fruit, underscored by hints of leather and earth. With aeration, delicate floral touches emerge, enriched by subtle nuances of white pepper.

Palate

On the palate, this grand cru captivates with exceptional tension, expressing aromas of ripe cherry and plum, elevated by notes of violet and rose petal. The tannic structure, remarkably refined, is paired with vibrant acidity that brings definition and persistence. The hallmark minerality of limestone terroirs runs through the entire tasting, offering an elegant framework. The finish stands out for its impressive length, with tertiary aromas lingering for more than thirty seconds.

Food and wine pairings

This Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru "Les Ouvrées Rodin" 2021 pairs beautifully with feathered game, truffled dishes, or aged cheeses—foods that will highlight its structure and aromatic complexity.

Serving and cellaring

The Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru "Les Ouvrées Rodin" 2021 is best enjoyed at a temperature between 15 and 16°C. This wine has exceptional aging potential and can be enjoyed until around 2046.

An outstanding micro-parcel cuvée from very old vines in Chambertin-Clos de Bèze

The estate

Established in 1825 in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine Faiveley ranks among the most prestigious houses in Bourgogne. Now led by the family’s seventh generation, represented by Erwan and Eve Faiveley, the estate spans more than 120 hectares of vineyards across the Côte de Nuits, the Côte de Beaune, and the Côte Chalonnaise. The estate counts twelve grand crus and twenty-two premier crus within its vineyard holdings. Certified in organic farming since July 2025, the year of the estate’s bicentennial, Domaine Faiveley perpetuates ancestral know-how while embodying a vision firmly focused on excellence and respect for the environment.

The vineyard

Chambertin-Clos de Bèze traces its origins back to medieval times, when the Benedictine monks of the Abbey of Bèze planted the first vines on this south-facing slope. The plot from which "Les Ouvrées Rodin" is produced covers just 0.33 hectares, making this cuvée one of the most confidential in Bourgogne. The name "ouvrées" refers to an old Burgundian unit of measurement equivalent to about one-fifth of a hectare. The soils are composed of limestone rich in scree, providing optimal drainage and a distinctive mineral expression. The east-southeast exposure offers moderate sunshine, encouraging balanced ripening of pinot noir. The vines, planted in 1966, were 55 years old at the 2021 harvest, giving the wine concentration and aromatic depth thanks to naturally limited yields and deep rooting in the terroir.

The vintage

The year 2021 began with a winter marked by a rare episode of intense frost affecting vineyards across France. The milder spring allowed flowering at the end of May, followed by particularly rainy months of June and July. Weather instability continued from mid-July to mid-August. The welcome rains at the end of August encouraged optimal ripening, revealing berries of remarkable generosity and balance.

Winemaking and aging

The Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru "Les Ouvrées Rodin" 2021 is made using methods that respect the fruit and the terroir. The grapes are harvested by hand into small crates to preserve the integrity of the berries. After destemming without crushing, the grapes are placed in truncated wooden vats located in the historic 19th-century cellars. Fermentation relies on the indigenous yeasts naturally present, following a natural winemaking approach. Daily punch-downs ensure extraction of color and tannins during a maceration lasting more than three weeks. After gravity draining and gentle pressing, the wine begins aging in French oak barrels for twelve to eighteen months, with a proportion of new oak chosen to enhance—without masking—the expression of the fruit.

Grape variety

100% pinot noir