Fixin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Bramble, earth, spice, crushed black rocks, a reductive edge adds some meaty savoriness. Just the right amount of juice, silken tannin yet that distinctive “rusticity” one finds in Fixin. Bonus points for that textural juxtaposition.
Bramble, earth, spice, crushed black rocks, a reductive edge adds some meaty savoriness. Just the right amount of juice, silken tannin yet that distinctive “rusticity” one finds in Fixin. Bonus points for that textural juxtaposition.
May 18th, 2021
This is a terrific value for a burgundy. The juice is so clean, with great acidity. I had the ‘14 earlier and you could tell this was a little younger/brighter. A real treat. About $45.
This is a terrific value for a burgundy. The juice is so clean, with great acidity. I had the ‘14 earlier and you could tell this was a little younger/brighter. A real treat. About $45.
Mar 8th, 2023
A long week of tax busy season and a bad sinus infection call for one of my favorites. Amélie Berthaut’s wines take me back to the week I spent in Lyon a few summers ago. That’s where I first learned about her exquisite lineup of wines. To me, this is a fantastic bridge between California Pinot and Burgundy.
On the nose, I get notes that I find myself associating with California Pinots such as cherry cola, strawberries, raspberries, rose petals, and just a slight amount of oak. This is definitely more of a mid weight Burgundy with a silky texture and an almost of a buttery feel to it. The finish brings out the earthiness of Burgundian wines that I love. It definitely has more of a concentrated feel but still has a little minerality to it.
A long week of tax busy season and a bad sinus infection call for one of my favorites. Amélie Berthaut’s wines take me back to the week I spent in Lyon a few summers ago. That’s where I first learned about her exquisite lineup of wines. To me, this is a fantastic bridge between California Pinot and Burgundy.
On the nose, I get notes that I find myself associating with California Pinots such as cherry cola, strawberries, raspberries, rose petals, and just a slight amount of oak. This is definitely more of a mid weight Burgundy with a silky texture and an almost of a buttery feel to it. The finish brings out the earthiness of Burgundian wines that I love. It definitely has more of a concentrated feel but still has a little minerality to it.
