Maison Faiveley, Corton Grand Cru (Burgundy, France) Clos des Corton Faiveley 2005

($216, Wilson Daniels): Faiveley owns about 7.5 acres of the Grand Cru vineyard, Le Corton, near the summit of the Corton hill just below the protective shield of trees.  It’s almost always their best wine and at tastings is invariably served after the more powerful ones from the Côte de Nuits.  The 2005 is a fabulous combination of dense ripe red and black fruit flavors combined with an extraordinary silkiness and polish.  It’s a winning combination. 95 Michael Apstein Dec 4, 2007