Bouchard Aîné & Fils “La Mazière” Fixin 2016 750ml

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Fixin is a Côte de Nuits appellation which takes its name from the village of Fixin, nestled at the entry of the combe north of Gevrey-Chambertin. This village appellation spreads over 100 hectares, of which 19 are classified as Premiers Crus, with only 4% producing white wines.

The plot “La Mazière” stands north of the village, along the Route des Grands Crus and spreads over 2.2 hectares. Its name comes from the latin word MACERIA that refers to an enclosure wall made in dry masonry and to some extent, also refers to the ruins of stone houses.
100% Pinot Noir./ ABV 12%

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Description

Our dearest Burgundy region could be the embodiment of that famous motto: Fluctuat nec mergitur…because for several years now it’s been suffering the whims of the weather and has always been capable of producing great wines out of it. Once again, the vintage 2016 will be a tangible proof! Everything started from a very mild winter…maybe too mild to be honest. Actually, we should have been more wary of that sign for it was the warmest winter the region was going through since 1900. Sometimes the gap in the temperatures compared to the seasonal norms exceeded a 100%. In addition, the rain fell in excess particularly in Côte d’Or and as a consequence the lack of sun was really important. Winter really came 3 months late, in March, but didn’t settle as the bursting of the first buds appeared at the beginning of April. So, as spring really settled, it also brought its share of climatic disasters: first, it was a hail storm that hit the South of the Mâconnais region; then, the most tragic freezing night in April, 26th stroke almost all the region from the Grand Auxerrois to Côte Chalonnaise; and finally, 2 more hail storms on the 13th and 27th May lashed over Chablis, leaving the region with almost no hope of harvest. This year, until summer, we went through very difficult times and had to hope for the vines to find the strength to grow again. Somehow our wish was granted, and the vegetative cycle started again, with great gaps from one plot to another. Due to all the climatic events, the flowering came late (mid-June) but didn’t last long thanks to hot temperatures. From the month of July, the extremes reversed: the temperatures as well as the amount of sunshine exceeded the seasonal norms. Fortunately for the grape, it lasted until the end of October, allowing for a good maturity. Harvest began on September, 20th and spread over a month thanks to the great weather conditions, leaving us the opportunity to harvest each plot at its best. Finally, the grapes we harvested were of great quality and although the plots hit by hail or frost gave almost nothing, the other had good yields. During the vinifications, the vintage quickly revealed its high quality. We are expecting the wines to be well-balanced, with a good structure and a lot of freshness as well as finesse.

Additional information

Weight 2 lbs
Aging Potential

This ample and generous wine will easily age up to 10 years.

Serving

In its youth, the ideal serving temperature is around 15°C / 59°F.
With time, its delicate aromas will need caring and so will the serving temperature. So, 18°C (64°F) will be perfect for a wine above 8 years.

Vinification

Vinification in wooden vats followed by a 15 months aging in oak barrels (30% new oak).

Food Pairing

It is the perfect wine for grilled pieces of beef but also rabbit, lamb or duck, slightly spicy meats, tagines and cheeses like French Reblochon or Morbier.

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  • Store Name: Gramercy Wine
  • Seller: gramercywine
  • Address: 104 East 23rd Street
    New York, NY 10010
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