2021 Fixin 1er Cru "Vieilles Vignes" Monopole – Domaine Guy & Yvan Dufouleur
2021 Fixin 1er Cru "Vieilles Vignes" Monopole from Domaine Guy & Yvan Dufouleur is an elegant and characterful Premier Cru from the Côte de Nuits in Burgundy. The wine is made from old Pinot Noir vines and offers intense notes of black cherries, blackberries, violets, liquorice, and fine spices. A classic Burgundy with great depth, silky tannins, and excellent ageing potential.
About the product
Domaine Guy & Yvan Dufouleur is a traditional family producer with generations of experience in Burgundy. This wine comes from the exclusive Premier Cru vineyard Clos du Chapitre, which is a monopole – meaning the entire vineyard is owned and cultivated by a single producer. The old Pinot Noir vines provide a low yield and grapes of great concentration and complexity.
The grapes are hand-harvested and undergo gentle vinification to preserve the purity of the fruit and the character of the terroir. After fermentation, the wine is aged in French oak barrels, which adds structure, elegance, and subtle spice notes. The result is a harmonious Burgundy with a great balance between fruit, minerality, and oak.
About the region
Fixin is located in the northern part of the Côte de Nuits, just north of Gevrey-Chambertin. The region is known for powerful yet elegant Pinot Noir wines with great depth and longevity. The limestone and clay soils give the wines their characteristic minerality, while the cool climate ensures wonderful freshness and aromatic complexity.
Taste
Nose: Intense aromas of black cherries, blackberries, raspberries, violets, liquorice, and light notes of cedarwood and spices.
Palate: Full-bodied and elegant with ripe red and dark fruit, silky tannins, lovely acidity, and a mineral character that provides great balance and finesse.
Finish: Long and refined with notes of dark berries, spices, liquorice, and an elegant mineral finish.
Serving
Best served at 15–16 °C in a large Burgundy glass. We recommend decanting the wine for 30–60 minutes before serving. It can be enjoyed young, but will develop further complexity over the next 8–12 years.
What does it pair with?
2021 Fixin 1er Cru "Vieilles Vignes" Monopole pairs particularly well with:
- Rack of lamb with rosemary
- Duck breast
- Veal tenderloin
- Braised beef
- Game and venison
- Mushroom dishes
- Risotto with porcini mushrooms
- Comté, Époisses, and other aged cheeses
FAQ
What does "Monopole" mean in Burgundy?
Monopole means that the entire vineyard is owned by a single producer. This provides full control over cultivation and vinification and ensures a unique terroir profile.
How does the 2021 Fixin 1er Cru Vieilles Vignes taste?
The wine has notes of black cherries, blackberries, violets, liquorice, and elegant spices with silky tannins and a long mineral finish.
What does Fixin Premier Cru pair with?
Fixin Premier Cru is a perfect match for lamb, beef, duck, game, mushroom dishes, and aged cheeses.
Can the 2021 Fixin 1er Cru Vieilles Vignes be cellared?
Yes. The wine has an ageing potential of 8–12 years, during which it will develop even greater complexity and finesse.