Mongeard-Mugneret Fixin Vieille Vigne 2021

This dry red wine from the AOC Fixin in Côte de Nuits is crafted by the historic Mongeard-Mugneret winery. It features aromas of ripe red fruits, balanced acidity, and a firm structure with subtle hints of leather in its youth.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Pinot Noir
• D.O. / Region: AOC Fixin (Côte de Nuits), Burgundy
• Winery: Mongeard-Mugneret
• Soil / Altitude: Stony soils over limestone clay
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: Oak barrel ageing, with cellaring potential

The vineyard

The grapes are sourced from old vines with an average age of 65 years. These ancient vines grow in stony soils on a limestone-clay base, which provides remarkable depth and natural concentration to the fruit.

Ideal combination

Meat

Meat dishes pair well with full-bodied red wines — they enhance the flavour and soften the richness.

Match

Poultry

Poultry works with light white wines — Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc — or soft reds like Pinot Noir, Grenache.

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Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Winemaking

Harvesting is carried out manually with a rigorous selection of the grapes. After a destemming process adjusted to the vintage conditions, the wine is aged in French oak barrels to refine its tannins.

Why buy it

If you are looking for an elegant cellaring wine for your collection, this Burgundy red represents the true character of its terroir. It is an ideal choice to pair with game dishes or matured cheeses. You can buy Mongeard-Mugneret Fixin Vieille Vigne 2021 online directly from our shop to experience the authenticity of the Côte de Nuits.