A generous, fruity Burgundy from Fixin.
Production
Located in the northern area of the Cote d'Nuits, Fixin is one of the smaller appellations and grapes are grown on limestone soils with some marl patches. The vineyards have a south-east exposure at around 350m altitude. Grapes are hand picked and trodden by foot before being aged in old wooden vats. The wine is only released once ready to drink.
Vallet Frères Fixin La Croix Blanche 2013 (6 bottles case)
Vivino ratings
Tasting notes
This is a new addition from Vallet Frères with fleshy strawberry aromas and a nice, weighty palate with some decent tannins.
Food match
Duck, goose and game birds.
Info
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ABV
12.5%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
BURGUNDY, FRANCE
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GRAPE
PINOT NOIR 100%
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FEATURES
VEGETARIAN, VEGAN
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CLOSURE
CORK
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WINEMAKER
BERNARD VALLET
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APPELLATION
FIXIN
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
Founded in 1864 by Pierre Bourée, Vallet Frères is now in the hands of the fourth generation of the family, Bernard and Jean-Christophe Vallet. The family owns vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin, in the Beaune Premier Cru of Les Epenottes, and in the Grand Cru of Charmes-Chambertin, as well as the entire monopole vineyard of Clos de la Justice, also in Gevrey-Chambertin. Vallet Frères is also a négociant, and sources the best grapes from growers in other areas, with whom it has worked closely for decades.
The wines it produces are complex, fine and authentic examples of Burgundian Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Vallet family’s wines have been imported to the UK by Boutinot for over 30 years and today they’re distributed to top independent wine merchants and Michelin-starred restaurants across the country.