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    Moillard Fixin

    2018
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    History

    Maison Moillard is an institution in Nuits-Saint-Georges. Our House has unique know-how in the art of making and maturing Burgundy wines and Crémants and offers a fine selection of appellations throughout Burgundy, from Chablis to Mâcon and up to in Beaujolais.

    Fixin

    Grape variety

    Pinot Noir

    Origin

    Located north of the Côte de Nuits, the village of Fixin (pronounced "Fissin") is situated between Dijon and Gevrey-Chambertin.

    Soil

    Brown calcareous soils with more shades of marl in some places.

    Vinification

    Traditional vinification in thermos-regulated stainless steel vats on a 3 weeks period: Cold pre-fermentation maceration around 8 ° C. Pigeages and pumping over to extract colour and structure. Fermentation with a peak temperature around 30 ° C. Post fermentation maceration at 25 ° C. Ageing in oak barrels between 8 to 16 months with malolactic fermentation. 30% of new oak barrels.

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    Fixin

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    Bright red in colour.

    Nose

    Charming wine with a fruity nose accompanied by a floral hint.

    Palate

    The palate is harmonious with round tannins, it reminds raspberry. The finish is long and pleasant. Elegant wine representative of the designation.

    Recommendations

    Tasty meat such as roast lamb, prime rib eye steak, duck breast or game. Spicy recipes. Cheeses with strong flavours such Livarot, Munster, Maroilles, Epoisses, Langres, Ami du Chambertin, Soumaintrain...

    Serving

    14-16°C

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 5 years.

    2018

    An Exceptional Vintage of Anthology

    The 2018 vintage in the Côte de Nuits is considered an anthology vintage, exceptional in many respects. The year was marked by very favorable climatic conditions with a rainy spring recharging the soil's water reserves, followed by a hot and dry summer ideal for grape ripening.

    Budbreak was early in mid-April, flowering occurred in late May under summer temperatures, and véraison began as early as July 10 under the heat. The summer was almost canicular with several heatwaves exceeding 35°C in July and August. However, cool nights preserved the acidity and aromatic freshness of the grapes.

    Red Wines

    The 2018 red wines from the Côte de Nuits are distinguished by their intense ruby robe, gourmand nose of ripe red and black fruits, and ample and silky palate. These are structured and powerful wines with lots of substance and concentration, but also superb aromatic freshness. Their great tannic richness combined with good acidity gives them excellent aging potential.


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