The wine is produced through sustainable agriculture, it is situated atop the hill overlooking the hamlet of Fixey, at an altitude of 334 meters. Operating through grape purchasing, the vineyard benefits from an oceanic climate with a semi-continental climate and an eastern exposure. Its soil, composed of limestone with entroques, Prémeaux limestone with a narrow band of Ostrea acuminata marls, and clay loam-sandy soil with hyper calcareous limestone, provides an ideal environment for 50-year-old Pinot Noir vines pruned using the guyot method.

Manual harvesting in small crates and rigorous hand sorting precede alcoholic fermentation through 100% destemmed grapes with indigenous yeasts. Ageing takes place in oak barrels for 15 months, including 30% new barrels, followed by filtration. The annual production is around 1000 bottles. Tasting notes describe a wine that combines finesse and power, with aromas of Morello cherry, violet, and pepper. Les Hervelets stands as one of the finest 1er Crus of Fixin.

Fixin 1er Cru "Les Hervelets"

APPELLATION

AOC Fixin 1er Cru

PRODUCTION

Around 1000 bottles

GRAPE VARIETY

100% Pinot Noir

ÂGE OF THE VINE

Average of 50 years old

SOIL

Limestone, marl, loam and sand soil

SIZE

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VITICULTURE

Sustainable

VINEYARD’S ORIENTATION

South-East

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Domaine Les Astrelles

Gevrey-Chambertin

Domaine Les Astrelles, formerly Pierre Naigeon, situated in Gevrey-Chambertin, has undergone significant changes since 2019 under owners Isabelle and Jean-Marie Chapier.

They've assembled a dynamic team, with Isabelle overseeing administrative and accounting tasks. Joining in April 2020, winemaker Julien Millet, supported by Alex Debruere, leads cellar operations alongside Xavier Champsaur, contributing to cellar work and order preparations.

Sophie Genot manages commercial, administrative, and customs aspects since October 2020. In 2022, Gaylord Boyeaux joined as vineyard team leader.

The winery is undergoing further development, with a new facility set to be completed by August this year. Presently, Domaine Les Astrelles manages about 14 hectares of organically cultivated vineyards across Gevrey-Chambertin, Bourgogne, Marsannay, and Fixin.

They also maintain a conscientious négociant segment, emphasizing hand-harvesting and close relationships with winegrowers.