Domaine Denis Berthaut
Les Arvelets Fixin 1er Cru Pinot Noir
Fixin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
99 vintage. Nicely matured nose with a certain sweetness. Not very complex on the palate, but still enjoyable to drink.
99 vintage. Nicely matured nose with a certain sweetness. Not very complex on the palate, but still enjoyable to drink.
May 18th, 2015
Light and delicate with a soft balance. Elegant raspberries with hints of lavender.
Light and delicate with a soft balance. Elegant raspberries with hints of lavender.
Oct 19th, 2019
I think Denis Berthaut's impact on Fixin is invaluable. He showed how an often overlooked terrior can produce truly elegant and transparent wines. This mantra and his mantle has been passed down to his very capable daughter, Amelie, and it's been up, up, up ever since. I'm a big fan of Amelie's wines!
2013 is Amelie's first vintage and her changes are clear - more oak, stems, and supposedly warmer ferments resulted in deeper, more complex wines. And it's constantly changing as she finds her stride. This is especially obvious in this cuvee.
The 13' Les Arvelets is a little richer than their newer iterations, which is reasonable given the difficult vintage - it was a late harvest due to the rain. Darker fruit, but crystal clear. The palate's really crunchy, pure fruit, herbal elements... think cincau... deep minerality, fine fine texture, lovely acidity. In a way like Serena Williams... There's a strong nearly brutal element, yet undeniably feminine (cliché I know but oh so true) and elegant. I do prefer more recent vintages of this vineyard, but this was excellent... Such a balanced wine!
I said it before and I'll say it again... Amelie's the next big thing, if not already one. The viti is more thoughtful than ever... Winemaking so detailed and smart. The sheer potential here... Especially with her mother's Gevry, Chambolle, and Vosne vineyards now under her sleeves... And her incredibly talented fiancé, Nicolas Faure, managing the domaine's vineyeards 🔝🔝🔝
I think Denis Berthaut's impact on Fixin is invaluable. He showed how an often overlooked terrior can produce truly elegant and transparent wines. This mantra and his mantle has been passed down to his very capable daughter, Amelie, and it's been up, up, up ever since. I'm a big fan of Amelie's wines!
2013 is Amelie's first vintage and her changes are clear - more oak, stems, and supposedly warmer ferments resulted in deeper, more complex wines. And it's constantly changing as she finds her stride. This is especially obvious in this cuvee.
The 13' Les Arvelets is a little richer than their newer iterations, which is reasonable given the difficult vintage - it was a late harvest due to the rain. Darker fruit, but crystal clear. The palate's really crunchy, pure fruit, herbal elements... think cincau... deep minerality, fine fine texture, lovely acidity. In a way like Serena Williams... There's a strong nearly brutal element, yet undeniably feminine (cliché I know but oh so true) and elegant. I do prefer more recent vintages of this vineyard, but this was excellent... Such a balanced wine!
I said it before and I'll say it again... Amelie's the next big thing, if not already one. The viti is more thoughtful than ever... Winemaking so detailed and smart. The sheer potential here... Especially with her mother's Gevry, Chambolle, and Vosne vineyards now under her sleeves... And her incredibly talented fiancé, Nicolas Faure, managing the domaine's vineyeards 🔝🔝🔝
1990 vtge best that I have tasted from this case previous have all been disappointing
1990 vtge best that I have tasted from this case previous have all been disappointing
Mar 28th, 2018Pretty tightly wound on the nose with some raspberry and distant spice and oak. On the softer, more refined side of Pinot Noir but the core has a density that eludes to some longevity with a real balance of acid and tannins that match the perfumed sweet red fruit. Very pleasant to drink now but give it 3-5 more years and we should have ourselves a wine with all of the goods, and drive the average score up a point or two!
Pretty tightly wound on the nose with some raspberry and distant spice and oak. On the softer, more refined side of Pinot Noir but the core has a density that eludes to some longevity with a real balance of acid and tannins that match the perfumed sweet red fruit. Very pleasant to drink now but give it 3-5 more years and we should have ourselves a wine with all of the goods, and drive the average score up a point or two!
Dec 16th, 2017
Really enjoyable, easy drinking. Smells of cherries. Strong tannins, long finish, hint of bubblegum up front strangely enough.
Really enjoyable, easy drinking. Smells of cherries. Strong tannins, long finish, hint of bubblegum up front strangely enough.
May 31st, 2017
Nose: intense grape perfume, with note of grape steams. Brambly fruit
Palate: delicate tannins, reminds of grape juice rather than wine (in the most nicer way possible). Purity and delicate finesse.
(The sampler - enomatic)
Nose: intense grape perfume, with note of grape steams. Brambly fruit
Palate: delicate tannins, reminds of grape juice rather than wine (in the most nicer way possible). Purity and delicate finesse.
(The sampler - enomatic)
It' a good harmony.
bit smork,earth,but clean
It' a good harmony.
bit smork,earth,but clean