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FIXIN PREMIER CRU
CLOS DU CHAPITRE

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2017

Varietal

100% Pinot Noir.

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.

Food and wine pairing

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

Serving suggestions

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.

Origins

This Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée was recognised in 1936. This Village Appellation in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits region covers the communes of Fixin and Brochon (between Dijon and Gevrey-Chambertin). It comprises 6 climats classified as Premier Cru.

The area under production is 96.23 hectares of reds (including 18.52 hectares of Premier Cru) and 4.29 hectares of whites (including 0.19 hectares of Premier Cru).

Clos du Chapitre lies at an altitude of around 360 metres, facing south-east.

The vineyards are planted 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).