Wines Fixin Hervé Charlopin - Cuvée Charline - 2021

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The Hervé Charlopin Fixin AOC "Cuvée Charline" 2021 is an elegant red wine hailing from the prestigious region of Burgundy, specifically the Côte de Nuits, known for producing some of the world’s finest Pinot Noir. As is typical for the Fixin appellation, this cuvée is crafted exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes, which in this vintage express vibrant fruit, subtle tannins and remarkable purity. The 2021 vintage in Burgundy is characterised by its freshness and precise fruit, the result of a cooler season with well-timed harvests. The winemaking style at Domaine Hervé Charlopin remains true to tradition, favouring careful extraction and moderate use of oak, allowing the grape variety and terroir to shine.

The Côte de Nuits, where Fixin sits at the northern end, is celebrated for its limestone-rich soils mixed with marl, contributing finesse and mineral depth to the wines. The region benefits from a semi-continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers, ideal for cultivating Pinot Noir. Although Fixin is less renowned than neighbouring Gevrey-Chambertin or Vosne-Romanée, its wines offer excellent value and share the area's storied history. The wines from Fixin are renowned for their structure, with a distinctive earthy backbone and bright red fruit character—attributes well represented in the "Cuvée Charline."

For food pairings, this Fixin is delightfully versatile. Its fresh acidity and nuanced tannins make it an outstanding companion for traditional Burgundian dishes such as coq au vin or oeufs en meurette, as well as roast poultry, duck breast, or even mushroom risotto. For a local cheese pairing, consider Époisses or Cîteaux, both bringing out the savoury side of the wine.

For optimal enjoyment, serve this wine at a temperature of 15-17°C after allowing it to breathe for about 30 minutes. This will reveal its expressive bouquet of red cherry, raspberry, delicate spice, and subtle forest floor, making for a refined and memorable tasting experience.