fixin

2017 vintage

Tasting notes by Laurent Michelet « Burgundia Œnologie »
Harvested from 13 to 15 September; grapes in perfect health; vatting for 19 days with two pigeages per day.
Maturation for 21 months in oak barrels.
Bottled on 24 July 2019.
A bright, light ruby robe. The taster is met with a very open nose, unleashing a lot of energy; the nose – both sunny and fresh – is focused, and comprises mixed notes of spices, orange peel, herbes de Provence and ripe, red, even jammy, fruits. This sensation of crushed leaves, showing a fresh, menthol flavour as well as a discreet acidity is picked up on the palate. Typical liquorice aromas revolve around sweet tannins – a sign of the wonderfully ripe grapes. The tasting ends on a tart and tonic note of cherry stone.

Food matching: saddle of lamb with herbs, kidneys, sweetbreads with ceps.
Aging potential: 8/10 years

Score Wine Spectator : 90/100

2015 vintage

Tasting notes by Laurent Michelet « Burgundia Œnologie »
Harvested on 13 September; perfectly healthy grapes; vatting for 19 days with two pigeages per day.
Aged for 21 months in oak barrels. Bottled on 1 August 2017.
A wonderfully intense garnet robe.
The strong sun exposure of the vintage can be experienced to the full with a very sweet nose that opens up to notes of macerated ripe fruits, of gingerbread and of tobacco. An equally spicy woody aspect that is particularly fitting, results in an overall high-quality, wonderfully smoky note.
This impression of macerated fruit is revealed again on the palate, which presents as beautifully sunny, smooth, even creamy. The texture of perfectly rounded tannins convey baking sensations (marzipan) and the soft impression of taffeta and velvet. An omnipresent sweetness brings chocolate or cocoa to mind. Nevertheless, the depth and generosity of the palate are balanced by a spicy note that provides freshness.
Great for every occasion, this "round" vintage from Fixin is the mark of a sophisticated, well-rounded and accomplished wine.

Food matching: rabbit stew, pigeon, partridge with cabbage.
Aging potential: 8/10 years

Score Wine Spectator : 90/100 - "Cherry jam and spice flavors reign in this succulent red. Features a solid edge of tannins, and all the elements dissolve on the lingering finish."

2013 vintage

Tasting notes by Laurent Michelet « Burgundia Œnologie »
Harvested on October 5th, grapes in perfect health, vatted for 18 days with punching down twice a day.
Aged for 22 months in oak barrels.
A beautiful bright garnet colour.
A classic nose with notes of ripe black fruit, spices and flowers. Its mouth is fresh and acidic in attack. The tannin is firm; it doesn't deny its late harvesting. But the quality of the ageing, the selection of the best barrels and the continuous attention paid to it have moderated the natural acerbity of this fine village wine with expertise and precision. As a result, the finish even expresses a certain sweetness.
For the more impatient, serving at "room" temperature will allow it to be enjoyed during the year.

Food matching: Braised or stewed beef
Aging potential: 8/9 years

2012 vintage

Tasting notes by Allen Meadows Burghound.com
There is a top note of herbal tea to the complex and very ripe aromas of humus, earth and red and dark berry fruit scents. The delicious and relatively suave middle weight flavours display a hint of minerality on the slightly warm finish where the warmth is enough to detract somewhat from the sense of vivacity. While by no means a poor wine I would suggest serving this a bit cooler than normal.

Notation : 86/2017+

2011 vintage

Tasting notes by Laurent Michelet Burgundia Oenologie
Perfectly mature grapes harvested on September 7th & 8th, vatted for 19 days with punching down and pumping over twice a day.
Aged for 22 months in oak barrels.
Bright garnet colour. The nose is fresh, delicate and subtly woody. A slight minty note gives an original touch. In the mouth, the aromas of red berries and soft spices dominate the attack. The body is there, both generous and racy. The tannins, nicely blended, are firm but not harsh. Very good persistence for this rich, harmonious Fixin coming from several plots in the village.

Food matching: roast poultry (capon, fattened hen), game birds (pheasant, pigeon)
Aging potential: 6/9 years
Serve at: 17° C

2010 vintage

Tasting notes by L. Michelet « Burgundia Œnologie »
A medium deep ruby-red colour.
The delicate nose opens with subtle woody and liquorice notes and there is a hint of macerated cherry-stone that expresses the quality of the wine's controlled ageing. In the mouth the attack is bold, frank and fresh. It has perfectly balanced mellow tannins and a wonderfully refined and elegant texture. This delicate cuvée is an ideal introduction to the Fixin terroir.

Goes well with: duck, quails stuffed with foie gras, lamb tajine, pigeon.