Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers 2012 Chardonnay all wrapped in a borderline

all wrapped in a borderline painfully intense

then energy and vitality are the thread

the attack is imposing: both round and rich

giving both richness and aging potential

Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers 2012 Chardonnay all wrapped in a borderlineLes Cazetiers is one of those premier crus that consistently prompts the question of why it was never elevated to grand cru status and Faiveley's holding makes it one of the most compelling versions of this much debated terroir. Faiveley's parcel has grown to over 4 hectares, accounting for almost half of the entire appellation, spread across two distinct terroirs: at higher altitude, marl and limestone lend finesse and minerality, while in the lower