Domaine Faiveley’s Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers 2020 is a Pinot Noir from one of the commune’s most highly regarded premier cru sites. Faiveley has owned a large holding here since 2013—described by Decanter as “4.5 ha… more than half of the total land in Cazetiers”—and the wine reflects both scale and precision. The estate reports 13% alcohol and élevage of about 16 months in French oak, with a significant portion in previously used barrels.

Across critics, the 2020 is consistently positioned as structured but not heavy, with a clear fruit-and-mineral profile. Neal Martin (Vinous) highlights a “very well-defined bouquet with vivacious red cherries, strawberry and crushed rock,” noting “supple tannins” and a “very smooth” feel, with longevity projected at “15- to 20 years.” William Kelley (Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate) is emphatic, calling it “brilliant,” with aromas of “dark berries, plums, dark chocolate, spices and vanilla pod,” and a palate that is “layered and concentrated” yet “elegantly muscular,” concluding, “It’s worth a special effort to seek out.” That 95-point review stands among the wine’s strongest endorsements.

Decanter (95) focuses on darker fruit—“ripe blackcurrant and plum… with distinct mineral and floral notes”—and describes a “firm and structured” texture that remains “fine and elegant,” adding that the wine is approachable enough that “it won’t be necessary to wait forever.” Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy) describes it as “exuberant” and “on the richer side” yet balanced, finishing with a “pretty long juicy cherry finish.”

Other excellent reviews reinforce the wine’s intensity and harmony. James Suckling (95) cites an “explosive nose of sour cherry,” plus a “very energetic and structured” palate and a “very long, focused finish.” Wine Spectator (95) calls it “packed with cherry, kirsch and raspberry,” “densely textured,” and recommends cellaring, “Best from 2026 through 2043.”