The 2023 Fixin Les Arvelets 1er Cru from Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet is a promising young red Burgundy, crafted by the talented winemaker Amelie Berthaut-Gerbet. The 2023 Burgundy vintage is highly anticipated, with expectations of brilliance. Amelie is known for her meticulous approach, utilizing a deep, cold cellar where her wines mature slowly. This particular wine is raised in approximately 20% new oak and is completely destemmed. Critics have already offered early insights into this nascent vintage. It presents a very mineral-driven bouquet, with crushed limestone notes filtering through red berry fruit and a hint of graphite emerging with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied, offering sapid red berry fruit and a gentle grip. James Suckling describes restrained aromas of dark cherries, blackberry bush, pencil shavings, and blood oranges, leading to a medium-bodied palate with fine tannins, balanced acidity, a nervy, focused edge, and a savoury undertone. It's noted that with a few more years in the bottle, this wine will truly flourish. 🍴 As a young Pinot Noir from Fixin, it will pair beautifully with classic Burgundy pairings such as roasted duck, goose, and various game birds. Its savoury undertones also suggest it would complement dishes with earthy components like mushroom-based sauces. 🥂 Ideal for a celebratory dinner with friends, a special occasion where a vibrant young Burgundy is desired, or for those with the patience to cellar it for several years to witness its full evolution. 【Highly anticipated 2023 vintage from a rising star winemaker, Amelie Berthaut-Gerbet, showcasing mineral-driven Fixin 1er Cru character.】