2023 Fixin "Champs des Charmes" Domaine Jerome Galeyrand

📌 Description

The Fixin “Champs des Charmes” 2023 from Domaine Jérôme Galeyrand is a refined Pinot Noir crafted from parcels benefiting from a rich, mineral terroir. This wine reveals natural elegance, combining ripe red fruit, delicate tannic structure, and the authentic expression of the Fixin climat.

🍇 Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir.

The emblematic grape of Burgundy, here vinified to express finesse, complexity, and aromatic intensity, with aromas of red berries, floral notes, and subtle spice.

🌍 Region / Country

Burgundy – Fixin (Côte de Nuits, France).

The terroir of Fixin is defined by clay-limestone soils with strong minerality. The Champs des Charmes site brings freshness and aromatic depth, typical of the appellation.

🌡️ Serving temperature

Best served at 15–16°C. In its youth, a light decanting (30 minutes) is recommended to fully open the aromatic profile and highlight its finesse.

⏳ Cellaring potential

6 to 9 years, depending on the vintage.

• 2024–2026: fresh fruit, direct expression.

• 2027–2030: balance between fruit, fine tannic structure, floral and spicy complexity.

• From 2031 onwards: tertiary notes of forest floor, earth, and gentle spices.

👁️ Appearance

• Color: medium ruby with subtle garnet highlights.

• Clarity: brilliantly clear.

• Tears: fine, indicating elegance and balance.

👃 Nose

• Aromatic intensity: medium to pronounced.

• First nose: fresh red fruits (strawberry, cherry, raspberry).

• Second nose: with aeration, floral notes (rose, peony) and soft spices with a delicate minerality.

👄 Palate

• Attack: supple and fresh.

• Structure: delicate yet present tannins, well-integrated acidity, balanced alcohol.

• Dominant aromas: fresh red fruits, floral nuances, subtle hint of spice.

• Overall balance: harmonious and elegant, with a fine texture.

• Length: persistent, with a pleasant mineral finish.

🍽️ Food pairings

• Roasted poultry (Bresse chicken, guinea fowl).

• Game birds (roast pigeon, pheasant in light sauce).

• Refined vegetarian dishes (eggplant tart, wild mushroom risotto).

• Local cheeses from Burgundy (Époisses, Chaource, or young Comté).

⭐ Overall impression / Style

A typical Fixin combining finesse, depth, and elegance. Accessible now, it offers attractive complexity and will evolve gracefully over time.