The wine comes from a vineyard which is cultivated through sustainable agriculture, it is situated on the hillside in the northern part of the Fixin appellation, at an altitude of 305 meters, covering 0.20 hectares. Operating through grape purchasing, the vineyard benefits from an oceanic climate with a semi-continental climate and an eastern exposure. Its soil, consisting of scree from limestone cones on sandy marls from the Lias period and clay-loam-sandy soil, thick and hydromorphic in-depth, provides an excellent environment for 30-year-old Pinot Noir vines pruned using the Guyot method.

The winemaking process involves manual harvesting in small crates and rigorous hand sorting, followed by alcoholic fermentation through 100% destemmed grapes with indigenous yeasts. Ageing takes place in oak barrels for 15 months, with 25% new barrels, followed by filtration. The annual production is around 1000 bottles. Tasting notes describe a wine with a very fruity expression, rounded and fresh, exhibiting aromas of red fruits with a beautiful length and a silky tannin texture. The wine finishes with spicy notes like liquorice.

Fixin "Les Herbues"

APPELLATION

AOC Fixin

PRODUCTION

Around 1000 bottles

GRAPE VARIETY

100% Pinot Noir

ÂGE OF THE VINE

Average of 30 years old

SOIL

Clay & limestone and sand soil

SIZE

0,20 hectares

VITICULTURE

Sustainable

VINEYARD’S ORIENTATION

South / 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.