fixin 1er cru
Les Hervelets

2017 vintage

Tasting notes by Laurent Michelet « Burgundia Œnologie »
Harvested on 16 September; grapes in perfect health; vatting for 18 days with two pigeages per day.
Maturation for 21 months in oak barrels. Bottled on 25 July 2019.
A bright, light garnet robe. The first impression is of a powerful nose – open and dynamic! An almost ‘sweet’ mixture of red fruits and flowers, embellished with a slightly spicy and original note, reminiscent of smoked Penja pepper. More discreet now, the palate focuses on reserved tannins, giving it a little rigour that will soften in time. The aromas indicate that this is indeed a Pinot, recognisable and very typical of its terroir, with its spicy/peppery notes of liquorice sticks, and causing the taste buds to salivate! As the wine is tasted, its power increases in intensity – a phenomenon known as the ‘peacock tail’. And right at the end: chocolate tannins provide a sensation of mild heat very typical of the terroir.

Food matching: amb tagine, veal filet mignon with girolle mushrooms
Aging potential: 10/15 years

Note 91/100 Wine Spectator

2015 vintage

Tasting notes by Laurent Michelet « Burgundia Œnologie »
Harvested on 14 September; perfectly healthy grapes; vatting for 16 days with two pigeages per day.
Aged for 21 months in oak barrels. Bottled on 1 August 2017.
A light bright garnet robe.
The very first nose is quite discreet: ripe, black fruits (blackberry, blueberry). When left to breathe, it opens up to reveal the woody notes of ageing. A slight touch of wild, foresty brambles and undergrowth are also present in the bouquet.
In the mouth, this warm, mature and dynamic wine attacks the palate with a tartness reminiscent of stewed quetsche plums. The sophisticated texture, together with fine, silky tannins, establishes an almost sensual mouthfeel. Already perfectly established, it holds its own and presents great stability, which results in a wine that can be laid down for years with just a gradual loss of its firm characteristics.
A vintage with great regularity, year after year, with a charming and subtle aspect.

Food matching: roast duck with turnips, turkey with chestnuts.
Aging potential: 10/15 years

Score Wine Sectator : 92/100 - "This is sleek and a bit stingy now, with tightly wrapped cherry, currant, spice and mineral flavors. Intense and persistent, showing fine balance and length."

2014 vintage

Tasting notes by Laurent Michelet « Burgundia Œnologie »
Harvested on September 20th, grapes in perfect health, vatted for 16 days with punching downtwice a day.
Aged for 22 months in oak barrels.
A beautiful bright garnet colour.
The nose is characterised by fairly exotic aromas: orange zest, liquorice, sandalwood, vanilla discreet in the background. A "noble" herbal accent and a woody touch round out this already complex bouquet.
As often in this less stony terroir, the mouth is warm, sunny, sweet and fruity with no aftertaste. The tasting exhibits a beautiful harmony. The tannins are well balanced, with their sweetness helping to quickly establish the body. Yet they continue to develop over time and bring out a certain firmness expected in a Premier Cru.
Very good length with touches of sweetness and patina redolent of pastries or damson tarts.

Food matching: Honey-roast pork, rabbit with prunes, rare-cooked lamb
Aging potential: 9/10 years

2013 vintage

Tasting notes by Laurent Michelet « Burgundia Œnologie »
Harvested on October 9th, grapes in perfect health, vatted for 19 days with punching down twice a day.
Aged for 22 months in oak barrels.
A beautiful bright garnet colour.
The first nose reveals a "noble" herbal nuance, which evolves into spicy notes (pepper, juniper) embellished by a hint of alcohol.
The mouth, supple and rounded in attack, is extended with elegance. The tangy structure gives zest to a palate that is perfectly ripe, therefore sweet.
In mid-taste the tannins are soft, fine and racy, while
the finish evokes the more acidic red fruit (redcurrants, Morello cherries). This produces a wine showing both sweetness and nervousness, very typical of Burgundy's terroirs.

Food matching: Veal filet mignon with morels
Aging potential: 9/10 years

2012 vintage

Tasting notes by Allen Meadows Burghound.com
A markedly fresher nose offers up notes of airy and ripe red currant, earth, underbrush and soft floral aromas. There is a relatively lacy mouth feel to the mineral-inflected medium-bodied flavours that possess a saline hint on the understated, balanced and lingering finish. Note that this will drink well young if desired.

Notation: 89/2018+

2011 vintage

Harvest on September 08th, vatting for 15 days, maturing for 20 months in oak barrels (10 % new barrels)  
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.

Food matching : rack of lamb, rabbit ragout , tajine
Aging potential : 6/8 years
Notation 88/100 Allen Meadows

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.