Fixin
Situation
Côte de Nuits
Level
AOC Village
Grape variety
Pinot noir
The wines from Fixin (pronounced "Fissin") also have the right to bear the Côte de Nuits Villages appellation. The gentle slopes are a common occurrence around the village, with as much as 80 metres difference between the highest and lowest vines.
Tasting
Delicate and discrete, the nose features subtle notes of forest undergrowth. Fleshy and robust, this crisp, oaky wine offers harmonious balance. The finish is long with slightly spicy notes.
Food/wine pairing
Our Fixin can accompany meat cooked in sauce - especially red wine sauces - as well as game and mild to medium cheeses.
Serving and keeping
Serve between 16 and 17°C (60°F - 63°F)
This wine is ready to drink or may be laid down for 3 to 5 years or more.
Vintages
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The vineyard
Soil: Calcareous clay with localized marls
Vinification
Vatting: Temperature-controlled conical oak vats
Vatting time: 20 to 28 days
Ageing
Ageing: In oak barrels 100%
Ageing time: 14 to 16 months
Proportion of new barrels: 15% to 20%