Berthaut Gerbet Fixin 2023

Berthaut-Gerbet Fixin 2023

Region: Burgundy, France
Area: Côte de Nuits
Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol content: approximately 13% vol.

Description

Berthaut-Gerbet Fixin 2023 comes from the northernmost part of the Côte de Nuits, just north of Gevrey-Chambertin. Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet is run by the talented winemaker Amélie Berthaut , who in just a few years has elevated the estate to one of the area’s most exciting producers. Her style is characterised by precision, balance and respect for the terroir – wines that combine structure and freshness with a natural, fruity charm.

The 2023 vintage in Burgundy was generally excellent: ripe fruit, healthy grapes and a nice balance between acidity and concentration. In this Fixin you get the classic, slightly rustic character that characterizes the appellation, but in Amélie Berthaut's hands the expression becomes elegant and harmonious at the same time.

Fragrance

The aroma is inviting and classic Pinot Noir from Côte de Nuits:

Red berries such as cherries, raspberries and currants

Notes of forest floor, light smoke and violet

A touch of spice and fresh, mineral undertones

Discreet barrel notes of vanilla and cedar

Taste

The taste is juicy, precise and elegant, but with Fixin's characteristic backbone:

Fresh, red fruit at the beginning – ripe cherries and cranberries

A firm but finely meshed tannin structure

Vibrant acid that provides energy and length

The aftertaste is mineral with hints of pepper, herbs and slightly earthy complexity.

It is a wine with both charm and substance – a textbook example of how much character can be found in Burgundy's lesser-known appellations.

Serving and food pairing

Serve at 15–16 °C and preferably after brief decanting .
It is perfectly suited for:

Poultry, e.g. duck breast or chicken with mushrooms

Veal or pork with root vegetables

Lighter game dishes

Medium-aged cheeses like Comté or Tomme de Savoie

Storage potential

Berthaut-Gerbet Fixin 2023 can be enjoyed young for its fresh, fruit-driven character, but will develop greater complexity and deeper aromas over the next 6–10 years .

Overall impression

Berthaut-Gerbet Fixin 2023 is an elegant and authentic interpretation of Fixin – a wine with a clear Burgundy identity, where freshness, finesse and structure come together in a higher unity. Amélie Berthaut manages to highlight the powerful nature of the area without losing the delicate nerve of Pinot Noir. A wine that delivers true Côte de Nuits character at a still accessible price.