2012 Domaine Faiveley Corton Clos des Cortons Faiveley Monopole Grand Cru 750ml

Overview

The 2012 Domaine Faiveley Corton Grand Cru Clos des Cortons Faiveley comes from the family’s historic monopole on the Corton hillside. Held by Faiveley since 1874, this distinctive Pinot Noir combines the stature of a Côte de Beaune Grand Cru with the identity of a single, exclusively owned vineyard.

The 2012 has attracted strong bottle reviews for its concentration, balance and finely detailed structure. William Kelley awarded it 94+ points for Wine Advocate in 2020, describing a layered wine with fine tannins, fresh acidity and a long, mineral-inflected finish. It offers a mature vintage of one of Faiveley’s emblematic holdings.

Vintage & Winemaking

Clos des Cortons Faiveley covers approximately 2.76 hectares. The domaine describes soils of limestone, marl and clay with iron-bearing oolitic material, giving the wine a defined site within the varied Corton Grand Cru appellation.

For the 2012, Jeb Dunnuck’s bottle assessment records maturation in 50% new barrels. His review emphasises the balance between depth of fruit and structure, rather than oak alone. This complements later assessments of the wine’s layered palate, refined tannins and sustained finish.

Product Highlights

• Grand Cru Pinot Noir from the Corton hillside.
• Exclusive Faiveley family holding since 1874.
• Limestone, marl and clay soils with iron-bearing material.
• 94+ points from William Kelley, Wine Advocate.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: William Kelley’s 2020 assessment describes dark fruit with cocoa, roast-poultry and woodland nuances.

Palate: Concentrated and layered, supported by fine tannins and clearly defined acidity.

Finish: Long and mineral-inflected, with the balance and persistence highlighted across its bottle reviews.

These notes summarise published historical assessments, rather than a recent tasting of this individual bottle.

Food Pairing

• Roast duck
• Venison loin
• Beef fillet with mushrooms
• Roast guinea fowl
• Mushroom and chestnut pie

Serving Temperature: Approximately 15–17°C. Handle gently and assess the wine before deciding on extended decanting.

Cellaring Potential

William Kelley’s published drinking window is 2025–2050. The wine’s concentration, acidity and refined tannins underpin that assessment, although it remains a guide for a well-stored bottle, not a guarantee of an individual bottle’s development.

Published Drinking Window: 2025–2050, subject to storage and bottle condition.

Critic Scores & Reviews

“shines for its balance and length” — Jeb Dunnuck