100% Pinot Noir from the 5 ha monopole Fixin 1er Cru Clos de la Perrière with various mix of soils (stony, chalk, clay) at the top of the hill above the village. Vines of average age ~50 yrs. under organic practices. Partial whole cluster fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Each plot vinified separately. Spontaneous malolactic. Aged in oak in the vaulted cellar built by the Cistercian monks in 1142. 13.5% Abv.
History: The 5 ha walled Clos de la Perrière in Fixin was acquired by the Joliet family in 1853. Fragmented over the years due to inheritance and succession until 6th gen Bénigne Joliet recouped the Monopole in 2004. Proprietor/Grower/Winemaker: Bénigne Joliet
A(ccuray)=2: Med garnet/brick. Delicate, perfumed varietal. B(alance)=3: Modulated components in harmony. C(omplexity)=2: Red berries, spices, petals, earth. D(epth)=1: Supple mouthfeel. Good length and finish.
Wine Tally Score [2,3,2,1] = 8/10
Holding well at pure and elegant maturity.
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Delicious. In a very good spot. Probably wont improve significantly. Red fruit and tertiary notes provide good complexity both on the nose and palate. Quite good length. Very smooth on the mid palate. Medium bodied.
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13.5% - clear, med ruby with a blackish hue / clean, med to pronounced intensity - raspberry, redcurrant, underbrush, dried flower petals, gamey, spice box / dry, med+ acidity, med to light body, med to low silky tannin, med+ intensity, long finish. Well balanced, evolved nicely since the last bottle tasted five years ago. 91+
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Burg Dinner with Friends (Gander - New York NY): Lots of ripe black fruit with good concentration. Came across slightly older than most 2009s with a few awkward edges, but fruit concentration keeps this enjoyable. I'm not really familiar with this wine, but wouldn't think it will age gracefully beyond another few more years, at least not for this 2009.
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Light/medium body. Nice aromatics; rose petal, raspberry. Cherry, plum, linzer tart. A touch spicy. Good acidity. Middleweight tannins. Slightly out of balance. With more time the rating could be higher. A winery to watch.
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Clear, pale ruby / clean, med intensity - redcurrant, black tea, dry leaves, gamey / dry, med acidity, med to light body, med to low tannin, med intensity, pure fruit but was expecting more concentration, med to long length. Will wait for another '09.
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Visuel : vin de couleur rubis, limpide, brillant, d’intensité foncée dont les larmes sont fluides.
Olfactif : net, aromatique, peu complexe, dont les caractéristiques sont le fruité (cerise noire, griotte), le côté végétal (thé infusé froid, un côté vert), les épices douces (muscade et poivre rose) et une légère pointe animale.
Gustatif : vin sec, d’une acidité portant une belle fraîcheur, dont les tanins de niveau moyen étaient assez fondus. Le corps peu corsé présentait un alcool moyen. En rétro-olfaction on retrouve le côté floral et végétal, une persistance assez longue.
Un vin très enchanteur, qui sans avoir la concentration du millésime 2009, offre un bel équilibre entre l’alcool, les tanins et l’acidité. Vin en jeunesse qui profitera des quelques années en cave.
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6/24/2023 - WineTally Likes this wine:
100% Pinot Noir
from the 5 ha monopole Fixin 1er Cru Clos de la Perrière with various
mix of soils (stony, chalk, clay) at the top of the hill above the village.
Vines of average age ~50 yrs. under organic practices.
Partial whole cluster fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Each plot vinified separately. Spontaneous malolactic.
Aged in oak in the vaulted cellar built by the Cistercian monks in 1142.
13.5% Abv.
History: The 5 ha walled Clos de la Perrière in Fixin was acquired by
the Joliet family in 1853. Fragmented over the years due to inheritance
and succession until 6th gen Bénigne Joliet recouped the Monopole in 2004.
Proprietor/Grower/Winemaker: Bénigne Joliet
A(ccuray)=2: Med garnet/brick. Delicate, perfumed varietal.
B(alance)=3: Modulated components in harmony.
C(omplexity)=2: Red berries, spices, petals, earth.
D(epth)=1: Supple mouthfeel. Good length and finish.
Wine Tally Score [2,3,2,1] = 8/10
Holding well at pure and elegant maturity.
For story-telling label graphics, see:
[https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu1WDNfSkdq/]
[https://www.facebook.com/WineTally/]
For a video explanation of WineTally (in 8 languages) see:
Wine Tally on www.youtube.com.
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7/8/2020 - Sjontoft wrote: 91 Points
Delicious. In a very good spot. Probably wont improve significantly.
Red fruit and tertiary notes provide good complexity both on the nose and palate. Quite good length. Very smooth on the mid palate. Medium bodied.
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5/21/2017 - SiR wrote: 91 Points
13.5% - clear, med ruby with a blackish hue / clean, med to pronounced intensity - raspberry, redcurrant, underbrush, dried flower petals, gamey, spice box / dry, med+ acidity, med to light body, med to low silky tannin, med+ intensity, long finish. Well balanced, evolved nicely since the last bottle tasted five years ago. 91+
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3/17/2015 - Burgundy Al wrote: 87 Points
Burg Dinner with Friends (Gander - New York NY): Lots of ripe black fruit with good concentration. Came across slightly older than most 2009s with a few awkward edges, but fruit concentration keeps this enjoyable. I'm not really familiar with this wine, but wouldn't think it will age gracefully beyond another few more years, at least not for this 2009.
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9/2/2014 - djarcara Likes this wine: 90 Points
Light/medium body. Nice aromatics; rose petal, raspberry. Cherry, plum, linzer tart. A touch spicy. Good acidity. Middleweight tannins. Slightly out of balance. With more time the rating could be higher. A winery to watch.
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12/30/2012 - SiR Likes this wine: 90 Points
Clear, pale ruby / clean, med intensity - redcurrant, black tea, dry leaves, gamey / dry, med acidity, med to light body, med to low tannin, med intensity, pure fruit but was expecting more concentration, med to long length. Will wait for another '09.
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9/6/2012 - Edv wrote: 90 Points
Visuel : vin de couleur rubis, limpide, brillant, d’intensité foncée dont les larmes sont fluides.
Olfactif : net, aromatique, peu complexe, dont les caractéristiques sont le fruité (cerise noire, griotte), le côté végétal (thé infusé froid, un côté vert), les épices douces (muscade et poivre rose) et une légère pointe animale.
Gustatif : vin sec, d’une acidité portant une belle fraîcheur, dont les tanins de niveau moyen étaient assez fondus. Le corps peu corsé présentait un alcool moyen. En rétro-olfaction on retrouve le côté floral et végétal, une persistance assez longue.
Un vin très enchanteur, qui sans avoir la concentration du millésime 2009, offre un bel équilibre entre l’alcool, les tanins et l’acidité. Vin en jeunesse qui profitera des quelques années en cave.
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