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FIXIN PREMIER CRU
CLOS DU CHAPITRE

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CLOS DU CHAPITRE

FIXIN PREMIER CRU
CLOS DU CHAPITRE

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2017  

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir, the great red Burgundies king grape.

Tasting notes

Colour: purple colour with violet tints.

Nose: a bouquet of flowers such as violet and peony, and fruits (blackcurrant, cherry) carried by elegant spicy notes.

Palate: the attack is powerfull and reveals a solid structure, with strong tannins and a long aromatic persistence.

Wine and food pairing

Ideal with richly-flavoured dishes such as bœuf bourguignon, coq au vin, wild game and ripe cheeses.

Serving temperature

Drink ideally at a temperature of around 15-16° C. (59-61°F.).

Ageing potential

Can easily be kept in the cellars for 10 years in good storage conditions.

Origin

A Côte de Nuits appellation which takes its name from the village of Fixin, which lies to the north of Gevrey Chambertin, in Burgundy.

The appellation area extends over 95 hectares, 22 hectares of which are classified as Premiers Crus, with only 2% producing white wines.

"Clos du Chapitre" is located at about 360 meters of altitude, with a south-east exposure. The vines are cultivated on brown limestone soils.

Vinification and maturing

The grapes are harvested by hand and sorted on arrival at the winery. Vinification begins with 100% de-stemmed grapes and lasts around 20 days. It begins with an 8-day cold maceration at 8-10°C, followed by ten days of alcoholic fermentation in open vats, with daily punching down and pumping over. Malolactic fermentation is 100% complete. After pressing, the wine is aged for 14 months on fine lees in oak barrels (30% new oak).

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