2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Fixin AOC
Region En Combe Roy
Soil Clay-silt-sand soils over sandy marl
Fermentation Vessels Concrete tank
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Serving Temperature 15°C · 59°F
Production Details Vinified with 60% whole bunches. Cold pre-fermentation took place in concrete, followed by one or two pump-overs per day and punch-downs at the end of fermentation. The wine matured for 15 months in barrel.
Tasting Notes Deep, bright colour; red fruit and spice aromas; structured palate with fine tannins and crisp red-fruit expression.
Food Pairing Aperitif, charcuterie, red or white meat, poultry, mushrooms, barbecue and cheese; the page particularly suggests salt-crusted pork with roasted asparagus.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Classification Fixin
Region En Combe Roy
Soil Deep sandy and silty soils with some limestone
Fermentation Vessels Concrete
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details The 2022 came from an approximately 0.4-hectare, gently sloping parcel below Les Arvelets, planted in 1961. It was vinified with 50% whole bunches in concrete, using gentle pump-overs and few punch-downs.
Tasting Notes Wine Advocate: rose petals, spices, bergamot, sweet red berries and a saline finish, with a supple, fleshy texture. Vinous: dark berry fruit, cola, cracked black pepper and faint wild fennel, with fine tannins and gentle grip.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Fixin
Region En Combe Roy
Soil Clay-silt-sand soils over sandy marl
Fermentation Vessels Concrete tank
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Serving Temperature 15°C · 59°F
Production Details Vinified with 60% whole bunches. Cold pre-fermentation took place in concrete, followed by one or two pump-overs per day and punch-downs at the end of fermentation. The wine matured for 15 months in barrel.
Tasting Notes Ruby colour; fruity and floral nose; fresh cherry, blackcurrant and violet; fine texture and integrated tannins.
Food Pairing Aperitif, charcuterie, red or white meat, poultry, mushrooms, barbecue and cheese; the page specifically suggests chestnut-stuffed capon.
Producer Information
Website
Address
9 Rue Noisot, 21220 Fixin, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 80 52 45 48
Owner
Berthaut family
Cellarmaster
Amelie Berthaut