{"title":"Domaine Pierre Gelin","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"pierre-gelin-clos-napoleon-fixin-1er-cru-2018","title":"Pierre Gelin Clos Napoleon Fixin 1er Cru 2018","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClos Napoleon Fixin 1er Cru by Pierre Gelin is a still red wine from Burgundy, made from \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes. This expression of the Fixin Premier Cru appellation displays an elegant and well-structured profile. On the nose, it is subtle, with delicate \u003cstrong\u003eviolet notes\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it offers a floral attack and a hint of mint, leading to clear flavours of stone fruit, raspberry, cherry and liquorice, delivering a \u003cstrong\u003edistinct aromatic purity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in Fixin, Burgundy, from \u003cstrong\u003eold vines\u003c\/strong\u003e grown on clay-limestone soils. This soil composition imparts a pronounced tension and vibrant freshness to the palate. Formerly known as Aux Cheuzots, the plot owes its current name to the officer Claude Noisot, who celebrated the emperor by commissioning a famous \u003cstrong\u003ecommemorative sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e. The unique microclimate of this \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric parcel\u003c\/strong\u003e naturally enhances the complexity and identity of the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVineyard management follows strict organic principles, employing careful \u003cstrong\u003emanual leaf thinning\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure optimal sun exposure for the bunches. After meticulous hand harvesting, vinification continues in a way that preserves the fruit's natural characteristics. The wine matures in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for a period of between twenty and twenty-two months, gaining greater structural depth. Further ageing in the cellar consolidates its \u003cstrong\u003eremarkable ageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plot, once registered as “Aux Cheuzots”, owes its fame to Claude Noisot, an officer of the Imperial Guard who followed Napoleon to the Island of Elba. To honour the Emperor, he commissioned the magnificent sculpture depicted on the label of this \u003cstrong\u003eFixin Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e. Beyond its historical charm, the wine expresses all the purity of an \u003cstrong\u003eorganic Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e aged in oak for 20-22 months. On the palate, it offers a floral and mentholated freshness, revealing a \u003cstrong\u003eharmonious bouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e of raspberry, cherry and liquorice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Domaine Pierre Gelin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44506579075243,"sku":"37227","price":94.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/pierre-gelin-clos-napoleon-fixin-1er-cru-2018_37227_1.jpg?v=1773688726"}],"url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/collections\/domaine-pierre-gelin.oembed","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}