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The Faiveley Mazis-Chambertin is a red wine produced from Pinot Noir grapes grown in Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits region. This Grand Cru vineyard, historically cultivated by Domaine Faiveley – a significant Burgundy négociant – yields wines known for their structure and tannins. It's particularly suited to collectors and serious drinkers appreciating complex, age-worthy Pinot Noir from this renowned area.
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Faiveley Mazis-Chambertin ranks #64 of 135 in the Red Wine ranking, behind Château Pape Clément, ahead of Flor de Pingus.
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Is Faiveley Mazis-Chambertin a Pinot Noir?
Yes. Mazis-Chambertin is a red Grand Cru appellation in Gevrey-Chambertin, and Domaine Faiveley's bottling is made from Pinot Noir grown in the Côte de Nuits.
How much land does Domaine Faiveley own in Mazis-Chambertin?
The domaine reports holdings of about 1.55 hectares, divided between the vineyard's upper and lower slopes. Its listed planting years include 1945, 1959, 1974, and 2020.
How long can Faiveley Mazis-Chambertin age?
Domaine Faiveley gives its Mazis-Chambertin an aging horizon of roughly 10 to 25 years. Vintage, storage, and bottle condition still matter, and a young bottle may benefit from decanting because of its intensity and tannin.
What distinguishes Mazis-Chambertin from ordinary Gevrey-Chambertin?
Mazis-Chambertin carries Grand Cru status, the highest vineyard classification in Burgundy, while Gevrey-Chambertin also includes village and Premier Cru wines. Faiveley's parcel has shallow limestone-dominant soil and produces a more concentrated, cellar-oriented wine than its everyday village bottlings.
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