Domaine Pierre Gelin Fixin 1er Cru "Clos Napoléon" 2021

Critical Acclaim: 93 pts Wine Spectator.

Winemaker's Tasting Notes: "The old vines of Clos Napoléon yield pure, well-balanced wine with high-toned notes of cherry, earth, and wood spice, combined with depth and length on the palate. This is one of the richer, more structured wines of the Fixin appellation.C"

"Though rich and dense, this is also sleek and vibrant, with cherry, blackberry, floral and iron flavors permeating its lush texture. Shows fine balance and harmony, with a lingering, spicy aftertaste. Terrific length. Best from 2026 through 2042." - Wine Spectator.

About the Winery: The domaine has been certified organic since 2019.  Domaine Pierre Gelin is the leading wine producer in the small village of Fixin (pronounced “Fees-an”).  The domaine has 32 acres within Fixin and in nearby Gevrey-Chambertin, including holdings in five of Fixin’s eight premier crus. They are the monopole owner of one of the very best Fixin premier crus, the Clos Napoléon. The family domaine was founded in 1925 by its namesake Pierre Gelin and is currently in the hands of Pierre’s grandson, Pierre-Emmanuel. Pierre-Emmanuel farms organically and works to minimize the impact on the environment in both vineyard and cellar. Domaine Pierre Gelin endeavors to produce wines that are “pure and honest.”

Fixin is a quiet village sitting at the northern end of the Côte de Nuits, just a short half-hour drive from the center of Dijon. Fixin became an AOC in 1936 with 222 acres of vines and eight premier crus. Almost all the village’s production is red, and the wines tend to be robust, structured, and earthy. Clos Napolean vineyard makes a dark coloured, well structured, firm, mineral wine in the hands of the sole owner Domaine Gelin.  Pierre-Emmanuel Gelin remarks on the typical tobacco and liquorice notes in his wine. Clos Napolean requires a good five years from bottling and should age for a decade thereafter.

Suggested food pairings: Pairs beautifully with duck confit or roasted lamb, enhancing its savory complexity and bold fruit profile.

Varietal: Pinot Noir.