Domaine Pierre Gelin Fixin Clos Napoléon

Fixin Clos Napoléon 1er Cru bottle image

Wine Description

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.

The family owns 32 acres in total including parcels in five Fixin premier crus and the monopole of Clos Napoléon. In 1961 Pierre also purchased vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin including the monopole Clos de Meixvelle, Clos Prieur 1er cru, and the Grand Cru Clos de Bèze.

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 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.  

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Clos Napoléon Monopole
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Acclaim
“Perfumed and pure, this red exudes black cherry, blackberry, violet and spice aromas and flavors. Silky and fresh, delivering harmony and a long, mouthwatering finish. The aftertaste echoes the ripe, dark fruit and spice elements.”
— Wine Spectator, Oct 2023
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard size
5 acres
Soil composition
Calcareous and Clay
Harvest time:
4 October 2016
Bottles produced of this wine:
8,900
Average Vine Age:
60 years
Certifying Organizations:
Ecocert
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Pinot Noir
Fining agent:
None
Type of aging container:
Pièce
Size of aging container:
228 Liters
Type of oak:
French
Age of Aging Container:
15% New
Total SO2
61
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.47
Acidity:
5.71 g/L
Alcohol:
13.8 %
Dry extract:
27.1 g/L
Total SO2
61
Residual sugar:
1.6 g/L