Domaine Faiveley – Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Champ Gain 2016 – Burgundy France

Domaine Faiveley Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Champ Gain 2016 is a Chardonnay from one of Puligny-Montrachet’s most distinctive Premier Cru vineyards. Grown on light, stony soils high on the slope above Les Folatières, this wine combines richness, freshness, and mineral precision in a beautifully balanced expression of white Burgundy.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Champ Gain, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2016
• Vineyard Area: 1.05 hectares
• Planting Years: 1963, 1973, 1983, and 2018
• Exposure: Southeast
• Soils: Light, stony, well-draining soils
• Style: Premier Cru white Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium to full-bodied
• Fruit: Citrus, exotic fruit, orchard fruit
• Savory: Light toast, wet stone, mineral notes
• Structure: Fresh, harmonious, and persistent

Often described as “the Meursault of Puligny,” Champ Gain is known for producing wines with greater depth and texture while retaining Puligny-Montrachet’s hallmark elegance and mineral tension. Domaine Faiveley’s parcel sits high on the slope, where the stony soils contribute freshness, concentration, and remarkable aromatic persistence.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Premier Cru vineyard positioned above Les Folatières
• Combines Puligny precision with impressive depth and structure
• Remarkable balance of richness, freshness, and minerality

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Lobster, scallops, or roasted turbot
• Roast chicken with cream sauce and mushrooms
• Comté, Beaufort, or aged Gruyère

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Lovers of mineral-driven white Burgundy
✓ Collectors of Premier Cru Puligny-Montrachet
✓ Drinkers seeking both richness and precision
✕ Not ideal if you prefer heavily oaked or fruit-forward Chardonnay