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Fixin
fixin 1er cru
Les Hervelets
Region Burgundy – Côte de Nuits
Classification 1er cru
Colour Red
Variety of grape Pinot noir
Land - soilClay limestone
Age of the vines 45 years
Area 0 ha 46
Production 2400 bottles
Harvest By hand
2010 vintage
Tasting notes by L. Michelet « Burgundia Œnologie »
An intense, bright ruby colour.
The initial nose is dominated by liquorice, fairly typical of the Fixin terroir; this is followed by notes of gingerbread and stewed fruit, sure signs of the full maturity of the grapes.
It has a very clean palate in a very classic style. Purity and integrity are the obvious characteristics of this delicate cuvée. The mature tannins of the middle palate continue in a firm aftertaste. This more "sunny" cuvée offers a sensation of fullness and can be served right away.
Goes well with: roast poultry, fattened chicken, capon.
2009 vintage
Tasting notes by L. Michelet « Burgundia Œnologie »
Carmine red colour of moderate intensity.
The first nose is discreet. After breathing, it opens on scents of fine spices (nutmeg, cloves) and brandy cherries.
The mouth, fine and delicate, is slightly "reserved". The slightly acid tannins compose a distinct and distinguished frame. For the final, subtle red fruit notes give a glimpse of the future character of this fine and very restrained vintage.
Goes well with: hare, venison, matured Burgundy cheeses.
Aging potential: 7/10 ans
Notation : 90 Allen Meadows « Burghound.com »
Vintage 2008
Tasting notes by L. Michelet
A beautiful deep garnet-red colour. Particularly fine aromas of cherry and violet.
It has a subtle, smooth and fresh palate and remarkably soft tannins. Perfect
Balance between sweetness and tartness. It is a complete wine, as "deep" as it is "long".
Serve with: guinea fowl, lamb, white meats, creamy sauces
Notation : 88 Allen Meadows « Burghound.com »
2007 vintage
A limpid carmine-red colour.
A melted fresh, spicy and woody nose. Subtle notes of undergrowth.
On the palate the wine develops extraordinary finesse and a touch of minerality giving it its structure. The oakiness and freshness work well together. A wine with good length and spicy notes on the finish.
Ideal with: rack of lamb, rabbit ragout, small game.
Harvest: 8th September 2009
Awards : Tasteviné
2006 vintage
Harvest on September 29th, complete destemming, vatting for 20 days with pigeage and remontage.
Maturing for 22 months in oak barrels (10 % new barrels).
A light and bright garnet red colour. An expressive bouquet of kirsch and cherry brandy aromas. Tender tannins on the palate and a long body which finishes on notes of very ripe dark fruits. An excellent aromatic harmony.
Food matching: Filet mignon of pork with cream, Bresse poultry, fine cheeses.
Aging potential: 6/10 years
Awards: Silver medal at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris
2005 vintage
Harvest of perfectly sound grapes on September 23rd, vatting for 18 days with pigeage and remontage twice a day.
Maturing for 22 months in oak barrels (20 % new barrels).
A bright garnet red colour and a bouquet of red fruits with dominant notes of raspberry. Very present tannins with hints of vanilla giving structure to an ample and round sensation on the palate.
Aging potential: 7/10 years
Awards: Gold medal at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris
2003 vintage
comments by J.P RENARD tasting trainer at the BIVB.
With an intense colour, "Les Hervelets" displays with this vintage, real aromatic complexity: cooked ripe fruits combine with spices to produce an exuberant nose. Although supple and light, the palate is structured on an excellent content and sustained tannins, revealing a few light notes of liquorice in the finish.
Ageing from 3 to 4 years seems necessary so that the wine can give the best of itself.
A beautiful wine for the future!
Serving temperature: 16°
Preserving: 7/10 years.
Awards: * Hachette Guide 2007
2002 vintage
comments by J.P RENARD tasting trainer at the BIVB.
Cherry red in colour with hints of ruby, this Fixin premier cru requires a little time to open out and reveal, on a delicately wooded background, its notes of cooked fruits and the thicket. Its ample and remarkably balanced palate is extremely sustained and of exemplary length.
An extremely beautiful wine that needs to be kept for a few years (4-5 years) before being served along with meat and gravy for example.
Serving temperature: 17°
Preserving: 5/10 years