2018
Fixin “Les Hervelets" Premier Cru
Elegant mid-weight reds are made in the traditional dry, earthy style of the French classics. Most are Pinot Noirs, but all share European sensibilities and a savory food-oriented flavor profile.
FOOD PAIRING: Flexible partners for lighter meats, poultry & seafood (served hot). Ideal for dishes accented with CHEESE, MUSHROOMS or GARLIC, but not suited for spicy heat or sugary foods!
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Description
Tasting Notes
Fixin's vineyards lie primarily over clay-limestone based soils and enjoy eastern exposure, which is important for producing the high-quality great wines of Burgundy, as is the case of Fixin's illustrious neighbour, Gevrey-Chambertin. Its vineyards are located gentle slopes that enjoy full eastern exposure and are located at an altitude of between 270 and 360 metres, adjacent to those of Gevrey-Chambertin. They are clustered around the village of Fixin and the hamlet of Fixey.
Please note that this is an imported wine and cannot legally be shipped to GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, ME, MI, MO, MT, OH, SD, VA or WV
WinemakingAppearance:Bright, dark ruby red.
Aroma:The aromas are powerful, mixing small red and black fruits, wood and pepper.
Palate:The attack is frank, with a nice liveliness. The tannins are still present but very racy. A very nice holding in the final.
Tech NotesVintage Notes:The grapes were harvested by hand, table-sorted and de-stemmed. They were then fermented for approximately 23 days with pumping over of the must and punching of the cap. Alcoholic fermentation took place using the grapes' natural yeasts. They were then pressed using a vertical press. The wine was gravity-fed into barrels where it was aged for 14 months with a proportion of 40% new oak.
Pairs Well With- Appellation: Fixin's vineyards, Burgundy France
- Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Aging Potential: 5- 8 years
Meats & Fish:Crispy Pork Belly or Duck Confit.Cheese & Nuts:Medium cheeses. Goat cheeseFruits & Vegetables:Mushroom OmeletteSauces:Mushroom Tomato Sauce
