Domaine Fichet : Bourgogne Pinot Noir "Tradition" 2023

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of the Bourgogne Pinot Noir "Tradition" 2023 from Domaine Fichet

Tasting

Color

The wine displays a garnet red hue with notable transparency, typical of a pinot noir vinified without excessive extraction, revealing a bright color of light to medium intensity.

Nose

The nose is bright and expressive, opening on ripe cherry and red berry aromas layered with deeper black fruit notes, gently seasoned with sweet spice and a hint of cola.

Palate

On the palate, the wine is fresh, juicy and well balanced, combining a round, fruit-forward texture with lively acidity that carries through to a mineral, stony finish.

Food and wine pairings

This Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with grilled or roasted red meats, such as roast beef or a juicy steak, and also complements white meats and poultry. It is equally at ease alongside soft or lightly aged cheeses, making it a versatile partner at the table.

Serving and cellaring

The Bourgogne Pinot Noir "Tradition" 2023 is best served at a cool cellar temperature, between about 14°C and 16°C (57–61°F), and does not require decanting. According to the estate, it is best enjoyed within about five years of the vintage alongside a traditional meal, making it ideal to drink through 2028 or so.

Other characteristics

This dry red wine reaches an alcohol content of around 12.5%, reflecting the moderate, well-balanced style typical of the cuvée. The pinot noir grapes used are farmed following the estate's HVE3 (High Environmental Value) certification, underlining a sustainable approach to viticulture.

Domaine Fichet's Bourgogne Pinot Noir: A Fresh Expression of the Mâconnais Terroir

The Estate

Domaine Fichet is a family-run property located in Igé, in the Mâconnais area of Burgundy. While the Fichet family's winegrowing roots in the village date back to 1408, the estate in its modern form was created in 1976 by Francis Fichet. Today, Domaine Fichet is run by his two sons, Pierre-Yves and Olivier Fichet, respectively in charge of winemaking and vineyard management. Since 2019, the estate has held HVE3 certification, reflecting its commitment to environmentally responsible viticulture.

The Vineyard

The pinot noir grapes for this Burgundy cuvée come from several plots located in the village of Igé, including La Gripeaude, En Arpent, En Rouge and Le Vignot. These vineyards rest on clay-limestone soils, often stony and marked by white limestone, which bring freshness, mineral tension and a red and black fruit character to the wine. The vines benefit from the sunny slopes typical of the Mâconnais and are farmed under the estate's HVE3 sustainable viticulture practices, which favor soil health and biodiversity.

Winemaking and aging

The Bourgogne Pinot Noir "Tradition" 2023 is vinified following a traditional method, with the grapes macerated and then fermented in stainless steel tanks to gently extract color and tannin. The wine is aged mainly in tank, with a possible small portion aged in barrel, allowing the fruit and the mineral character of the terroir to remain at the forefront without being marked by oak.

Grape Varieties

This wine is produced from 100% pinot noir.