Michel Noellat Fixin 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Michel Noellat
Label Name:
 
Fixin
Vintage:
 
2020
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:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino average 4. 1/5; Wine Decider average 86/100 (highest reported NM 87); 5–14% and recommended cellaring 2024–2034

Tasting Note
Fresh red cherry and kirsch with wild strawberry, forest floor and spice; silky texture, bright acidity and melted tannins carry through to a savory, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, ribeye, lamb, mushroom risotto, Comté or Brie. Asian: Peking duck, char siu or roasted pork belly, miso-glazed salmon, shiitake-soy stir-fries, yakitori.

Production Method
Hand-harvested grapes; full destemming, cold pre-fermentation maceration; indigenous-yeast fermentation; aged 12–18 months in French oak (portion new); lightly filtered before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Michel Noëllat is a multi-generation family estate based in Vosne-Romanée (≈27 ha) with holdings across the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune; Sophie and Sébastien (6th generation) joined in 2012.