Domaine Pierre GelinFixin 1er Cru 'Les Hervelets'
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Fixin 1er Cru 'Les Hervelets' from the Domaine Pierre Gelin
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Fixin 1er Cru 'Les Hervelets' of Domaine Pierre Gelin in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Fixin 1er Cru 'Les Hervelets' of Domaine Pierre Gelin in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, non oak or earth.
Food and wine pairings with Fixin 1er Cru 'Les Hervelets'
Pairings that work perfectly with Fixin 1er Cru 'Les Hervelets'
Original food and wine pairings with Fixin 1er Cru 'Les Hervelets'
The Fixin 1er Cru 'Les Hervelets' of Domaine Pierre Gelin matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tanjia, oxtail confit in red wine or duck breast with peaches and spices.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Pierre Gelin's Fixin 1er Cru 'Les Hervelets'.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Fixin 1er Cru 'Les Hervelets' from Domaine Pierre Gelin are 2015, 2011, 2014, 2012 and 2010.
Informations about the Domaine Pierre Gelin
The Domaine Pierre Gelin is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Fixin 1er Cru 'Hervelets' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Fixin 1er Cru 'Hervelets'
The wine region of Fixin 1er Cru 'Hervelets' is located in the region of Fixin Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bart or the Domaine Pierre Gelin produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Fixin 1er Cru 'Hervelets' are Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Fixin 1er Cru 'Hervelets' often reveals types of flavors of cherry, microbio or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, black fruit or red fruit.
The wine region of Burgundy
Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.
The word of the wine: Thinning
Also known as green harvesting, the practice of removing excess bunches of grapes from certain vines, usually in July, but sometimes later. This is often necessary, but not always a good thing, as the remaining bunches often gain weight.
