{"product_id":"domaine-berthaut-gerbet-fixin-les-crais-2024","title":"Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet Fixin Les Crais 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Land\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFixin is the forgotten village at the northern end of the Côte de Nuits, just above Gevrey-Chambertin, and for years it was overlooked while collectors chased the famous names to the south. Les Crais sits at the base of the village on an alluvial fan, deep stony soil with excellent drainage; the name itself refers to the limestone pebbles scattered through the ground. This is the domaine's home turf, a roughly one-hectare parcel that was long the signature bottling of Amélie's father Denis. Structured, savory, and built to age, it is Côte de Nuits Pinot at a price the marquee villages left behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% Pinot Noir, fermented with about 30% whole clusters to add lift and spice, with native yeasts. It ages for around 15 months in oak, only about a fifth of it new. The stony, well-drained soil gives a firmer, more mineral style than softer Côte de Nuits villages: black cherry and dark berry, iron and crushed stone, a twist of pepper and dried herb from the whole-cluster portion, and a tannic backbone that wants a little time. This is the emblematic wine of the house and the clearest picture of what Fixin can do. The 2024 vintage in Burgundy was wet and difficult, with heavy mildew and small yields, favoring fresher, more aromatic reds, a style that suits Les Crais and its natural cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe People\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDomaine Berthaut-Gerbet has farmed Fixin for seven generations, and Les Crais has always been at the center of it. Amélie Berthaut took over in 2013 after training in oenology in Bordeaux, uniting the Berthaut and Gerbet holdings into about 16 hectares across the Côte de Nuits. She farms with her husband Nicolas Faure, a cult-followed vigneron whose natural-leaning approach has rubbed off: the domaine now straddles classic and natural, with less new oak and lower sulfur in recent vintages. Farming is sustainable and organic-minded, with chemical treatments steadily reduced. Amélie is one of the growers putting Fixin back on the map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA savory, structured red for hearty cooking. Beef bourguignon, braised short ribs, roast lamb with herbs, or a mushroom and lentil stew. Firm, gamey cheeses work well too. The stony grip and dark fruit stand up to slow-braised meat, and a decant helps it open when young.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VinMarket","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50572304122079,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P7160696.jpg?v=1784262624","url":"https:\/\/denverwinemerchant.com\/products\/domaine-berthaut-gerbet-fixin-les-crais-2024","provider":"Denver Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}