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The history of Labouré-Roi is closely linked to that of Nuits-Saint-Georges, in the heart of the iconic Côte de Nuits. Founded in 1832, Labouré-Roi is today one of the most respected names in Burgundy.

These historical roots in the heart of one of the most fragmented and exacting wine-producing regions in the world have shaped a philosophy focused on excellence and discovery. For nearly 200 years, Labouré-Roi has enabled wine lovers from all over the world to access the prestigious appellations of these legendary vineyards.

FIXIN
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2022   2023  

VARIETAL

100% Pinot Noir.

TASTING NOTES

Colour: deep ruby red.

Bouquet: the nuances on the nose express blackcurrant, raspberry, blackberry and animal notes typical of Côte-de-Nuits wines.

Palate: the wine is powerful, rich and concentrated, with aromas of berries such as blackcurrant and raspberry. Tannic and very well-balanced, spicy, delicately oaky. Nice persistence.

FOOD AND WINE PAIRING

This wine goes well with cold meats, pasta, white or smoked ham, couscous, beef in sauce, grilled meat, roast chicken, Camembert or Brie cheese.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Serve at a temperature of 16 to 17°C. (60-62°F.).

AGEING POTENTIAL

This wine is ready to be tasted now but can be kept in the cellar between 3 and 5 years.

ORIGIN

With the vineyard of Marsannay, Fixin is the most northern wine village of the Côte de Nuits. It is a production of red wines mainly of which the Premiers Crus are famous. There is also some white Fixin.

- The soils are limestone containing a few traces of marl.
- South-Eastern and eastern exposure.
- Soft slope.
- Altitude between 270 and 360 m.

VINIFICATION AND MATURING

Grapes were hand picked and sorted at their arrival at the winery. They were then totaly destemmed and placed in vat for 4 to 6 days cold maceration (with temperature maintened at 8-10°C. / 46-50°F.). Then came 12 days of fermentation in tank, with pumping over and punching the  cap twice a day. The wine is then placed in oak barrels (30% new oak) to age for several months on fine lees.