Fixin 1er Cru Clos de la Perriere Monopole 2018, Albert Bichot

A monopole in Fixin, which means Bichot own the whole walled vineyard and nobody else can sell you this. Serious northern Cote de Nuits at a price the famous villages stopped being. Fixin (pronounced "Fissin") is located in the Côte de Nuits area, between Dijon and Gevrey-Chambertin. The "Manoir de la Perrière" was built in the 12th century by the Monks of Cîteaux, who were the first to detect the potential of this 5-hectare (12 acres) clos. There is no Grand Cru in Fixin, yet, thanks to its exceptional climate and its ideal exposure, it has already been compared to its neighbour, the Chambertin! Indeed, it has a south-east exposure, at an altitude of 350 to 380 meters, and its calcareous soil is homogeneous. "Cherry and fresh cream mix with woodsmoke on the aromatic nose of this wine. The palate continues in this creamy vein, presenting dense, ripe cherry fruit on a finely textured palate pervaded by freshness. This gives the cherry notes an alluring Morello aspect, adding to the rich but toned verve of this wine." Wine Enthusiast 94 - Anne Krebiehl MW It has a ripe, generous bouquet of macerated red cherries, wild strawberry and quince aromas that don't hold back. The palate is well balanced with gutsy red berry fruit laced with sherbet and orange peel, and a little spice toward the succulent finish. There is a subtle headiness here, but I suspect it will be absolutely delicious after bottling. - Neal Martin, and it is delicious!!