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Domaine Pierre Gelin is the leading wine producer in the small village of Fixin (pronounced “Fees-an”). The family domaine was founded in 1925 by Pierre Gelin and is today in the hands of Pierre’s grandson, Pierre-Emmanuel. Pierre-Emmanuel farms organically and works to minimize the impact on the environment in both vineyard and cellar.
Clos Napoléon is a 4.5 acre monopole of Domaine Pierre Gelin and is the flagship wine of the estate. This premier cru was uncultivated at the time it was purchased by Pierre Gelin in 1950. The Pinot Noir vines are now over 60 years old. The vineyard was originally owned by Claude Noisot, the surgeon to Emperor Napoléon, and was known as Aux Cheusots. Claude rechristened the vineyard Clos Napoléon in honor of the emperor.
Burghound Review:
A complex nose also features ripe but cool notes of high-toned essence of red cherry with background nuances of herbal tea, wood and warm earth. There is fine vibrancy to the well-detailed medium weight flavors that exude a refreshing salinity on the youthfully austere and moderately firm finale. This too will need at least a few years of patience. Drink: 2029+