Jaffelin Fixin 1er Cru Hervelets

Country: France Region: Burgundy

Varietal: Pinot Noir

Vintage: 2020 Colour: Red Style: Dry

Producer: Domaine Jaffelin

Description:
The climat is situated at the top of an east-facing slope. The terrain is mainly chalky brown soil, with nuances of marl. This climat in Fixin is located alongside the Les Arvelets  lieu-dit . The area used to be just fields.  Hervelet , like  Arvelet , is a diminutive of  Arve  in Old French and Arva  in Vulgar Latin, meaning  fields .

The grapes are picked and sorted by hand.
Maceration lasts 3-4 weeks, usually with 40-50% of
the grapes whole. The wines are aged for 16 -18
months in French oak barrels, of which around 50%
are new.

Tasting Note: The wine reveals lovely fruity aromas such as blackcurrants and Morello cherries, as well as floral aromas such as peonies, along with dashes of pepper. On the palate, its black fruit aromas, typical of the Pinot Noir, subtly blend with the « wilder » flavours. This wine displays a good tannic structure and can either be enjoyed when young or after a few years’ bottle ageing.

Great with strongly flavoured dishes.