Varietal
100% Pinot Noir, the king varietal behind all the great wines of Burgundy.
Tasting notes
Colour: bright, dark ruby red.
Nose: the aromas are powerful, mixing small red and black fruits, wood and pepper. Some animal hints complete this aromatic palette.
Palate: the attack is frank, with a nice liveliness. The tannins are still present but very racy. A very nice holding in the final.
Food and wine pairing
Perfect with fish, as well as a nice plate of cold cuts, beef, roasted or cooked, marinated, in sauce, grilled meats, or game and cheeses such as French Citeaux, Camembert or Brie de Meaux. It may also be served as the perfect accompaniment to desserts.
Serving suggestions
Ideally serve between 15°C and 17°C (59°-63°F).
Ageing potential
This Premier Cru can easily be kept for 5 to 8 years in good conditions.
Origins
Fixin’s vineyards lie primarily over clay-limestone based soils and enjoy eastern exposure, which is important for producing the high-quality great wines of Burgundy, as is the case of Fixin’s illustrious neighbour, Gevrey-Chambertin.
Its vineyards are located gentle slopes that enjoy full eastern exposure and are located at an altitude of between 270 and 360 metres, adjacent to those of Gevrey-Chambertin. They are clustered around the village of Fixin and the hamlet of Fixey.
Vinification and maturing
The grapes were harvested by hand, table-sorted and de-stemmed. They were then fermented for approximately 23 days with pumping over of the must and punching of the cap. Alcoholic fermentation took place using the grapes’ natural yeasts. They were then pressed using a vertical press. The wine was gravity-fed into barrels where it was aged for 14 months with a proportion of 40% new oak.
