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Domaine Faiveley: Regions and Classification in the Same Producer
This domaine is based in Nuits-Saint-Georges and produces wines spanning Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise. They also have multiple labels in Mercurey.
Sort the three monopoles by map and classification, and select combinations that can be compared within the same village.
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Are all monopole wines of the same classification?
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France / Burgundy / Nuits-Saint-Georges, Mercurey
Other names & notations: Domaine Faiveley / ドメーヌ・フェヴレ
Update date: 2026-09-24
Production area broader than the base location
The list for Faiveley includes both wines from the Côte de Nuits and Beaune and Mercurey from the Côte Chalonnaise. Even by locating the company headquarters on a map, you cannot know the origin of each wine’s grapes from that alone.
Two monopoles in Mercurey
La Framboisière is listed as a village wine and Clos des Myglands as a premier cru, with both being monopoles. This allows you to compare the classification difference while retaining their status as single-owner vineyards.
Corton also changes by location.
The list also includes the Grand Cru Corton Clos des Cortons Faiveley, which is also a monopole. However, when compared to Mercurey, both the region and classification change. Do not attribute flavor differences to classification alone.
What to align and what to compare.
La Framboisière
- Conditions to standardize
- Domaine Faiveley
- Conditions for comparison.
- Mercurey Village / Monopole
- Additional points to confirm
- Even if monopole, the village name may still be used
Clos des Mouches
- Conditions to standardize
- Domaine Faiveley
- Conditions for comparison.
- Mercurey Premier Cru / Monopole
- Additional points to confirm
- Even with the same village name, different classifications exist.
Clos des Corton Faiveley
- Conditions to standardize
- Domaine Faiveley
- Conditions for comparison.
- Corton Grand Cru/Monopole
- Additional points to confirm
- Both regional boundaries and classifications can change.
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Reading Domaine Faiveley’s Materials: Regions and Classification in the Same Producer
Compare the stated conditions in the documentation. Numbers specifying vintages should be treated as information for that specific year.
This summarizes materials published by producers, regional groups, and importers. Each source includes the publisher and the date the material was checked.
| Comparison items | What can be determined from the materials | Ability to distinguish by reading |
|---|---|---|
| La Framboisière | Mercurey Village / Monopole | Even if monopole, the village name may still be used |
| Clos des Mouches | Mercurey Premier Cru / Monopole | Even with the same village name, different classifications exist. |
| Clos des Corton Faiveley | Corton Grand Cru/Monopole | Both regional boundaries and classifications can change. |
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Which region is Mercurey in?
The base location is in a different area from Nuits.
What do the two Mercureys have in common?
You can compare classifications by unifying ownership formats.
What changes when compared to Corton?
I interpret this as a comparison where multiple factors are different at the same time. With two Mercurey wines, you can compare classifications within the same village, but adding a Corton changes the location as well. The fact that all are monopoles doesn't mean the origin or classification of the grapes is the same.
Basis and sources for the exercise
Practice exercises in comparison
Please explain differences in raw materials and winemaking by reading the table and sources.
Read examples of organizing comparisons
| Conditions for Comparison | Comparison items | What can be determined from the materials | Ability to distinguish by reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Framboisière | Mercurey Village / Monopole | Even if monopole, the village name may still be used | |
| Clos des Mouches | Mercurey Premier Cru / Monopole | Even with the same village name, different classifications exist. | |
| Clos des Corton Faiveley | Corton Grand Cru/Monopole | Both regional boundaries and classifications can change. |
Sources of materials used for comparison are listed in the text and exercises.
Explain in your own words
Sort the three monopoles by map and classification, and select combinations that can be compared within the same village.
Check after writing
- Did you specify the label, vintage, and scope of materials to be compared?
- Did you distinguish and explain the three items in the table?
- Did you separate verified facts from points to check further with additional references or tasting?
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