2022 Domaine Philippe Robert Fixin Entre Deux Velles
2022 Domaine Philippe Robert Fixin Entre Deux Velles
One of the most exciting Burgundy Domaines, especially in regard to quality to price ratio that we have seen in Australia. Made by Philippe and Johann Robert and with close family connections to the revered Domaine Armand Rousseau who I first worked with in 2008.
Pinot Noir from the Domaines 2.47 acre vineyard in Fixin Entre Deux Velles. This is the Domaine’s largest holding and and is a walled vineyard or “clos”. Mid slope vines on heavy limestone soils with an average age of 45 years. Hand picked and de-stemmed to old concrete open fermenters, five day cold soak before a long slow fermentation. Pressed to tonneau of which 30% are new for an elevage of 18 months before bottling. In my opinion this is the Domaines Vin de Garde, powerful yet restrained, concentrated and long. This wine will easily see out a decade in the cellar.