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Domaine Huguenot - Fixin 2018

Fixin|Red wine

3.8/5 (10 customers)

16/20

RVF

17,5/20

Bourgogne Aujourd'hui

Pinot Noir

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“With notes of pepper, red berries, and bark, it is very well-balanced, with a round, full-bodied texture and precise, crisp tannins.” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2021 - RVF). A sunny, fruit-forward wine—a superb Burgundy.

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Estate

Domaine Huguenot

Vintage

2018

Designation

Fixin

Region

Burgundy

Grape Varieties

100% Pinot Noir

Regions

A combination of several parcels within the municipality, with soils consisting of clay, silt, and sand

Viticulture

In the process of converting to organic farming

Livestock Farming

12 to 18 months in oak barrels

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

A deep purple color, clear and brilliant

Nose

Intense notes of fresh cherries

Palate

Fruity, sunny, with superb balance and dense tannins

Serve

At 13-15°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2024

Drink before

2030

Guard

Ages 10–15

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with fine cuts of meat, such as braised pork, a well-marbled ribeye, poultry stews, and their curry or tandoori variations; but the delicacy of its aromas and finish also make it ideal for more creative pairings with paella, tapas, or spring rolls. When it comes to cheese, the Fixin appellation pairs well with the delicacy of a Chaource, the fruitiness of a Comté, or the bold flavors of an Époisses.

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 3*Stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the estate:

Philippe Huguenot is a pragmatist. Certified organic since 2013, he embarked on this journey to help his vines regain the hardiness he felt they had lost. Mechanical harvesting has also been phased out. This estate is moving forward, and its wines are becoming increasingly elegant, with a pleasant fruitiness that charms even in their early years; the improvement in quality has been spectacular over the past few vintages. A man of rare kindness whose wines reflect his character, he enjoys welcoming guests to his cellar at a time when many others have closed their doors in the face of commercial success. The quality here is particularly consistent and reliable.

Bourgogne Aujourd'hui

Wine rated 17.5/20

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

Since 1790, ten generations have managed this 21-hectare estate, renowned for its Marsannay, Gevrey, and Fixin wines. Philippe Huguenot took over from his father, Jean-Louis, in 1996 and began the transition to organic farming for his vineyard (certified in 2013).

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2021 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)

Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)

About the wine:

With notes of pepper, red berries, and bark, it is very well-balanced, with a round, full-bodied texture and crisp, well-defined tannins.

About the estate:

A descendant of some ten generations of winemakers based in Marsannay, Jean-Louis Huguenot, who passed away in 2019, produced technically flawless wines for many years. His son Philippe and his wife Valérie, who are more low-key, have succeeded in giving the wines more personality without compromising their fundamental qualities. The entire lineup features precise and robust wines, which have regained organic certification since 2019; however, overly pronounced aging styles diminish the nuances of the terroir’s expression, resulting in dry finishes. We hope that Philippe Huguenot, now fully in charge, will evolve this style. Major renovations to the winery and buildings are currently underway.

Vinous

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

Customer Rating

3.8/5

based on 10 reviews