Denis Marchand Fixin Vieilles Vignes Red 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Denis Marchand
Label Name:
 
Fixin Vieilles Vignes Red
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Fixin, Côte de Nuits (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
typical critic scores for Marchand village-level Fixin/Gevrey Vieilles Vignes 2021 range ~88–92 points from various reviewers

Tasting Note
Bright red cherry and raspberry with forest-floor, wild herbs and subtle porcini notes. Medium-bodied, supple fruit framed by fine, slightly firm tannins and a spicy, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, herb-crusted lamb, mushroom risotto, beef bourguignon, Époisses cheese. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, teriyaki salmon, shiitake & soy stir-fry, Korean BBQ (bulgogi).

Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; destemmed, fermented in stainless/wood vats with gentle extraction; malolactic in barrel; aged 12–18 months in used oak (1–3 year barrels).

Vineyard Info
From Domaine Marchand Frères (managed by Denis Marchand), a multi-generation Côte de Nuits estate focusing on ploughed soils and low-intervention viticulture.