Fixin 1er Cru les Arvelets

Berthaut-Gerbet
France
Burgundy
2021

From the north, this is the very first 1er Cru vineyard in the Côte d’Or. In Fixin, there are only five premier crus and three of them are monopoles. There is very little top soil on crinoidal limestone and sandy marl. Berthaut owns just under one hectare, planted in 1956, 1960 and 1980. Fermented and aged for 18 months in barrel (approximately 30% new). 50% whole cluster. 

 

Very limited.

92-93 points
"A highlight of the range this year (as is often the case) is the 2021 Fixin 1er Cru Les Arvelets, which includes the fruit sometimes vinified and bottled separately as Les Hervelets, an idiosyncrasy of the appellation system in Fixin. Wafting from the glass with scents of plums, rose petals, bergamot, peonies and sweet spices, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and satiny, with melting tannins and a sensual, seamless profile, concluding with a succulent, saline finish."
William Kelley,
Wine Advocate
Jan 31, 2023
90-93 points
"Here too there is a touch of green tea character present on the spicy and overtly floral nose of essence of red berries, all of which is trimmed in an almost invisible application of wood. The super-sleek medium-bodied flavors possess a satiny texture along with the hallmark minerality of a classic Arvelets, all wrapped in slightly less austere, balanced and sappy finale. This too could use more depth, but everything is in place for it to develop in time."
Allen Meadows,
Burghound
January 2023
90-92 points
"The 2021 Fixin Les Arvelets ler Cru has a peppery bouquet in part thanks to the 20% whole bunches. Fine delineation, though this demands a bit of aeration to cohere. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, fine delineation quite poised and sorbet fresh with candied orange peel mixed with hints of pain d'epice on the finish. Lovely. "
Neal Martin ,
Vinous Media
November 2022

SKU/Code: 
DB7322-21
Product Line: 
Wine
Red
Varietal: 
Pinot Noir
Farming Type: 
Sustainable