Tasting notesColour: purple colour with violet tints.
Nose: a bouquet of flowers such as violet and peony, and fruits (blackcurrant, cherry) carried by elegant spicy notes.
Palate: the attack is powerfull and reveals a solid structure, with strong tannins and a long aromatic persistence.
Food and wine pairingIdeal with richly-flavoured dishes such as bœuf bourguignon, coq au vin, wild game and ripe cheeses.
Serving suggestionsDrink ideally at a temperature of around 15-16° C. (59-61°F.).
Grape varietals100% Pinot Noir.
OriginsA Côte de Nuits appellation which takes its name from the village of Fixin, which lies to the north of Gevrey Chambertin, in Burgundy. The appellation area extends over 95 hectares, 22 hectares of which are classified as Premiers Crus, with only 2% producing white wines. "Clos du Chapitre" is located at about 360 meters of altitude, with a south-east exposure. The vines are cultivated on brown limestone soils.
Vinification and maturingTraditionnal Burgundian vinification in wooden vats followed by maturing and ageing in barrels for 14 months (including 30% new oak).
