📜 Fixin
Dry still red and white AOC wines from the communes of Fixin and Brochon in the Côte de Nuits, Burgundy.
Fixin is a French appellation (AOC in France, PDO in the EU) in the Côte de Nuits in Burgundy. It covers the communes of Fixin and Brochon in the Côte-d'Or.
The specification describes dry still wines, white or red. The reds are deeply coloured and powerful, structured by dense tannins, with good acidity, and are classed as wines for keeping; their aromas often recall small red and black fruit. The whites are well balanced, with exotic fruit notes that turn more mineral as the wine evolves. The minimum natural alcoholic strength is 10.5% vol. for the red and 11% vol. for the white; after enrichment the total strength must not exceed 13.5% vol.
The specification names Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc among the authorised varieties. The traditional mentions Premier Cru, Clos and Château may appear on the label.
How it connects to Wine
📜 Fixin ← main grape of ← 🍇 Pinot Noir → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Fixin wine made?
In the communes of Fixin and Brochon in the Côte-d'Or, in the Côte de Nuits in Burgundy.
Which wines and grapes does the Fixin AOC allow?
Dry still red and white wines; the authorised varieties include Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc.
What is the minimum natural alcohol of Fixin wines?
10.5% vol. for the red and 11% vol. for the white; after enrichment the total strength must not exceed 13.5% vol.
What to read next
- 🍷 Joseph Drouhin Fixin Premier Cru Clos de la Perrière blanc — Joseph Drouhin Fixin Premier Cru Clos de la Perrière blanc: white wine by Joseph Drouhin from the Côte de Nuits; Fixin Premier Cru Clos de la Perrière blanc.
- 🍷 Red wine — Wine from dark grapes that ferments with the skins and takes its colour from them.
- 🍷 Joseph Drouhin Fixin Premier Cru Clos de la Perrière Rouge — Joseph Drouhin Fixin Premier Cru Clos de la Perrière Rouge: red wine by Joseph Drouhin from the Côte de Nuits; Fixin Premier Cru Clos de la Perrière Rouge.
- 🍷 White wine — Wine made from grape juice without the skins; it can come from pale and even dark berries.
Similar
📜 Côte de Nuits-Villages · 📜 Marsannay · 📜 Musigny · 📜 Vougeot · 📜 Monthélie · 📜 Auxey-Duresses
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.
What it includes
Sources
- eAmbrosia – EU geographical indications register
- Fiche technique / cahier des charges AOC Fixin (eAmbrosia, PDO-FR-A0642)
- Wikidata