Fixin Domaine Pierre Gelin 75cl,13.5%

Description

Fixin Domaine Pierre Gelin 75cl, 13.5% is a red Burgundy wine from Domaine Pierre Gelin, a family estate based in Fixin in the Côte de Nuits. The domaine was created in 1925 by Pierre Gelin and today covers vineyards in Fixin and Gevrey-Chambertin.

This Fixin village wine is made from Pinot Noir and comes from clay-limestone soils, with the producer listing hand harvesting, approximately 39-year-old vines and production of around 14,000 bottles for the Fixin cuvée.

Expect a classic Côte de Nuits village style: red fruit, cherry, raspberry, orange peel, spice, herbs, liquorice, light earthiness and fresh acidity. The official tasting profile describes a bright ruby colour, open energetic nose, notes of spices, orange peel, herbes de Provence, ripe red fruits, menthol freshness, liquorice and a tart cherry-stone finish.

Why Choose Fixin Domaine Pierre Gelin 75cl, 13.5%

This wine stands out because it gives customers a proper Burgundy Pinot Noir from Fixin, a village known for structured, characterful reds. It offers freshness, red fruit, savoury depth and earthy elegance without being too heavy.

For drinkers, it is a refined red wine with enough fruit for easy enjoyment and enough structure for food. For Burgundy lovers, Domaine Pierre Gelin offers traditional village character, oak maturation and a clear Côte de Nuits identity.

Ideal For.

This bottle is ideal for customers looking for a classic red Burgundy Pinot Noir from Fixin.

It is ideal for wine drinkers who enjoy cherry, raspberry, redcurrant, orange peel, herbs, liquorice, spice, menthol freshness, earthy notes and fine tannins.

It is also ideal for roast poultry, duck, lamb, mushroom dishes, game birds, veal, beef, cheese, Burgundy wine selections and customers who enjoy elegant food-friendly red wines.

Product Details

Product Name: Fixin Domaine Pierre Gelin.

Category: Red Wine / Burgundy Pinot Noir.

Producer: Domaine Pierre Gelin.

Country: France.

Region: Burgundy.

Sub-Region: Côte de Nuits.

Appellation: Fixin.

Classification: Village.

Bottle Size: 75cl.

ABV: 13.5%.

Grape Variety: Pinot Noir.

Colour: Red.

Soil: Clay limestone.

Vine Age: Producer information lists the Fixin vines at approximately 39 years old.

Harvesting: By hand.

Maturation: Domaine Pierre Gelin states that its wines mature in oak barrels for around 20 to 22 months, depending on cru and vintage.

Production: Producer information lists approximately 14,000 bottles for the Fixin village cuvée.

Serving Temperature: Best served around 15–17°C.

Food Pairing: Lamb with herbs, duck, pigeon, game birds, roast poultry, mushrooms, veal, beef and mature cheeses.

Packaging: Bottle only, unless otherwise supplied.

Bottle Count: Approximately 14,000 bottles are listed by the producer for the Fixin village wine, but individual bottles are not presented as numbered limited editions.

Collector’s Note

Fixin Domaine Pierre Gelin 75cl has good collector and cellar appeal because it comes from a traditional family estate in the Côte de Nuits. It is not a prestige grand cru bottle, but it offers authentic village Burgundy character from a producer with long local history.

The official Fixin page lists an ageing potential of around 8 to 10 years for the 2017 vintage, while specialist retail information also mentions cellaring potential up to 8 years. This makes it attractive for customers who want a Burgundy that can be enjoyed now or kept for short-to-medium-term development.