Domaine Faiveley

What Domaine Faiveley does

Domaine Faiveley is a seventh-generation, family-owned Burgundy wine estate founded in 1825 and headquartered in Nuits-Saint-Georges, France. The estate manages 120 hectares of organically farmed vineyards across the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise, producing a portfolio spanning over 30 appellations — including 8 Grand Crus, numerous Premier Crus, and several exclusive monopoles such as Corton Clos des Cortons Faiveley Grand Cru Monopole (held since 1874) and La Framboisiere Monopole (since 1933). Winemaking follows traditional Burgundian methods: hand-sorted clusters transferred by gravity into wooden vats, fermentation in wooden vats, and aging in French oak, with the estate having been the first Burgundian domaine to convert its full 120-hectare vineyard to organic practices.

The business model is built on direct-to-consumer sales through a members-only online store that requires validated registration and is restricted to private customers in metropolitan France. Supplementary revenue and customer-acquisition touchpoints include in-person estate visits and wine tastings at the Nuits-Saint-Georges property, whose proceeds are donated to charitable beneficiaries (Château du Clos de Vougeot and Musée Rodin). Distribution also extends via participation in prestige wine trade events (Wine Paris, Le Grand Tasting, Grands Jours de Bourgogne) and special auctions, including a bicentenary auction with Christie's in November 2025. The estate is led by siblings Erwan Faiveley (manager since taking over at age 25) and Eve Faiveley (joined 2014, first woman to work at the domaine), with Jérôme Flous as Technical Director Vines & Wines.

Customer segments comprise individual wine connoisseurs and collectors (primary) and trade professionals such as restaurateurs and distributors (secondary). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; customers must be validated before accessing the store. The estate holds no external funding, operates as a privately held SAS (Domaine Faiveley SAS), and maintains deep institutional ties to Burgundian cultural-heritage organizations, including Great Founder Patron status of the Association for Climats of Burgundy (responsible for the UNESCO World Heritage classification) and historical co-founder lineage of the Chevaliers du Tastevin brotherhood.

Name

Domaine Faiveley

Legal name

Domaine Faiveley SAS

Website

https://domaine-faiveley.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1825

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Domaine Faiveley is a seventh-generation, family-owned Burgundy wine estate founded in 1825, producing a portfolio spanning 30+ appellations across 120 organically farmed hectares and selling primarily through a France-restricted, members-only online store to private wine connoisseurs and trade buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Burgundy Wines

NAICS

Wineries (31213)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Organic Vineyard & Wine Grape Farming (AFAGAKAI), Vineyard Certification & Sustainability Programs (Organic, Biodynamic, Regenerative, GAP) (AFAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Burgundy wine production
• Organic viticulture
• Estate wine sales
• Monopole vineyard wines
• Wine tourism experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Nuits-saint-georges

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct Wine Sales: Domaine Faiveley generates revenue primarily through direct wine sales via its members-only online store. Sales are exclusively conducted in metropolitan France. The private customer model requires each access request to be validated before purchase capability is granted.
2. Estate Visits and Wine Tastings: The estate offers visits and tasting experiences at the domaine. While all benefits from these activities are donated to charitable causes (Château du Clos de Vougeot and Musée Rodin), these experiences serve as customer acquisition and relationship-building touchpoints.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Domaine Faiveley is a seventh-generation Burgundy wine estate that farms 120 hectares of organically cultivated vineyards across Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise to produce a portfolio of more than 30 appellations spanning Village, Premier Cru, and Grand Cru wines from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The estate distributes its wines primarily through a members-only online store reserved for validated private customers in metropolitan France, and supplements revenue with on-site visits and tastings at the Nuits-Saint-Georges property, the benefits of which are donated to charitable causes (Château du Clos de Vougeot and Musée Rodin).

Product overview

Domaine Faiveley is a seventh-generation Burgundy wine producer founded in 1825, managing 120 hectares of organically farmed vineyards across Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise. The core product offering consists of a comprehensive wine portfolio spanning 8 Grand Crus (including Corton Clos des Cortons Faiveley Monopole, Chambertin Clos de Bèze, Musigny), numerous Premier Crus from prestigious villages like Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, and Nuits-Saint-Georges, and Village-level wines, complemented by an exclusive Members Area e-commerce platform and immersive estate visit/tasting experiences. The estate is led by siblings Erwan and Eve Faiveley, with Technical Director Jérôme Flous overseeing winemaking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Domaine Faiveley Wine Portfolio Burgundy wine portfolio spanning Grand Cru, Premier Cru, Village, and regional appellations across C\u00f4te de Nuits, C\u00f4te de Beaune, and C\u00f4te Chalonnaise, featuring Pinot Noir reds and Chardonnay whites from 120 hectares of organically farmed vineyards. Includes monopole cuv\u00e9es such as Corton Clos des Cortons Faiveley Grand Cru Monopole and La Framboisi\u00e8re Monopole.
• Espace Membres (Members Area Online Store) Exclusive online store and member portal for private customers to purchase Domaine Faiveley wines directly, with sales limited to metropolitan France. Access requires registration and validation before pricing and purchase capability is granted.
• Visites & D\u00e9gustations (Estate Tours & Tastings) Immersive wine tours and tasting experiences offered at the estate in Nuits-Saint-Georges, with all proceeds donated to charitable causes supporting the Ch\u00e2teau du Clos de Vougeot and the Mus\u00e9e Rodin.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Fondation du PatrimoinecoreOthers · 16 January 2026Erwan Faiveley presented a €46,000 cheque to Fondation du Patrimoine for restoration of the Château du Clos de Vougeot's northeastern tower. The donation originated from the auction of Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru bottles organized with Christie's in November 2025.
• Christie'sflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2025On the occasion of the Domaine's bicentenary (1825-2025), Christie's hosted an exceptional online auction from November 5-19, 2025. The auction featured rare bottles from historic cellars in Nuits-Saint-Georges. All proceeds from Clos de Vougeot bottles were donated to Fondation du Patrimoine for Château du Clos de Vougeot restoration.
• Château du Clos de VougeotcoreOthersAll benefits from estate visits and wine tastings are donated to support the Château du Clos de Vougeot. The château also received the €46,000 donation from the Christie's auction proceeds.
• Musée RodincoreOthersAll benefits from estate visits and tastings are donated to support the Musée Rodin (Rodin Museum), reflecting the family's historical connection to the artist.
• Association for the Climats of BurgundycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDomaine Faiveley serves as Great Founder Patron of the association responsible for achieving UNESCO World Heritage classification for the Climats of Burgundy. The estate actively contributes to preserving Burgundian wine heritage and traditions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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