Domaine Huguenot - Fixin Blanc d'Argiles 2022
90/100
RVF
"Discover an exclusive cuvée from the Fixin appellation, crafted from several clay-rich terroirs—it truly lives up to its name!"
Even before tasting it, the 2022 Fixin Blanc d’Argiles can be described as an atypical and exclusive cuvée from the Fixin appellation: in fact, only 6 hectares are planted with white grape varieties there, compared to 95 hectares for reds. The nose offers concentrated aromas of citrus, honeysuckle, and acacia. Full-bodied and round on the palate, the wine unfolds with a velvety texture that balances its pleasant, lingering freshness, which extends into a lovely, vibrant finish.
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Eye
Straw-yellow color with golden highlights; bright
Nose
Intense and aromatic, with delightful citrus scents intertwined with floral notes of honeysuckle and acacia
Palate
Full-bodied and round, its velvety texture balances its magnificent, lingering freshness; its smooth flavors echo the nose, lingering into a beautiful, vibrant finish
Serve
At 12-13°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2025
Drink before
2032
Production
A rare and little-known appellation in Fixin: only 6 hectares planted with white grape varieties, compared to 95 hectares for reds
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with pan-seared scallops and fresh asparagus, a seafood croustade, or veal blanquette...
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.
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 of his vineyard to organic farming (certified in 2013).
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 90/100
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:
A bit fuller-bodied, the white Fixin is spicy, somewhat austere, and severe.
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 range 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