A FAMILY ROOTED
IN HISTORY

Erwan Faiveley has this natural energy about him. It was over 15 years ago that he took over the running of the family wine domaine. He was born in Burgundy and could well have followed a more ‘traditional’ career path, as most children from Burgundian winemaking families do: studying viticulture in Beaune and then working in the vineyards before one day taking over the reins from their family. But Erwan, with the support of his father, decided to move to Dijon first and then Paris. He travelled a great deal during his studies which opened his eyes to interests other than wine. He enjoyed plenty of enriching encounters with people from different cultures and walks of life. This taste for adventure and thirst for knowledge runs deep in the DNA of this family of entrepreneurs.

Erwan always knew that one day he would take over the family wine domaine. He did not know when or how but he knew that one day it would happen. When his father gave him the opportunity, at the age of 25, to manage the wine domaine, he made the decision to return to his native Burgundy. His vision has always been one of simplicity and authenticity: producing the best wines possible, fine wines, whilst preserving the identity of the Burgundian terroirs in which they are born.

In his early days of running the domaine, nurturing close relationships with clients and commercial partners was his priority. Over the years, more importance has been given to vineyard practices and the understanding of organic life has now become his major preoccupation. Erwan has a strong interest in fundamental science and dreamt of becoming an astrophysicist. He believes in the power of technology operated by man and, with the help of his team, he implemented scientific trials with the aim of reducing impact on the environment, significantly decreasing the domaine’s carbon footprint and improving cultivation practices on all levels (selecting, planting, soils). It was a challenge that he felt particularly strongly about given that the domaine, with its 120 hectares, must lead by example and show commitment to the needs of the environment.

As a business owner, he is known for his communicative optimism and big dreams. And what could possibly be more beautiful than believing in our own dreams? And so it is with his head in the stars and his feet firmly in the soils that he works towards his goals with determination.

Eve is a woman of passion and authenticity. Her love for her native Burgundy knows no bounds and she aims for excellence in all that she undertakes. Talented and ”ferocious” according to her brother Erwan, he describes her as a true adventurer who strives to push boundaries and explore new ideas and concepts. She has a talent for wrapping up projets successfully and bringing people together around a shared vision. Implementing and uniting are second nature to her. Her motto: aspire daily to do our very best.

Eve welcomes life with open arms and allows herself to fall in love with the beauty and elegance of the countries she visits. She is always ready to discover new places, meet new people and experience new tastes and flavours. She lives life to the full, adores wine and chocolate and puts her well honed and somewhat indulgent palate to the test when tasting high quality produce.

Fascinated as she is by everything the world has to offer, it is not surprising that, after her quiet upbringing, she was ready to leave her native Burgundy in search of a new adventure. At the age of 18, she moved to Barcelona for three years before jetting off to the United States. She retuned to France when she was offered a marketing job in Paris, in the luxury cosmetics industry. A few years later she was ready for a change. Eve’s childhood dream was to become a perfume creator. For someone who had always had a soft spot for fragrances and a passion for wine, the next chapter was something of an evidence. In 2014 she made the decision to join her brother Erwan and return to the Domaine.

Their closeness as siblings and complementarity as professionals have since become their strengths and, in working together, they bring out the very best in each other. She needed to leave in order to return with bigger dreams.

As the very first woman to join the Domaine, Eve’s arrival has brought fresh perspective. She flies the flag high for the Burgundy region and it is with her trademark determination, passion and ambition that she continues to write the family history.