DereyFreres1erCru“LesHervelets”2022

A Fixin Premier Cru with remarkable finesse

This Premier Cru, Les Hervelets, boasts a distinctive character. Its bright hue is complemented by a nose that unfolds with notes of dark fruits and subtle vanilla oak. A powerful Premier Cru that ultimately conceals remarkable finesse.

• 100% Pinot Noir

Food Pairing: Braised pork, well-marbled ribeye steak, poultry stews. For cheeses, it pairs well with the delicacy of Chaource, the fruitiness of Comté, or the bold flavors of Époisses.

Cellaring: Up to 2032

BEHIND THE WINE

The 1er cru climat is situated at the top of an east-facing slope. The terrain is mainly chalky brown soil, with nuances of marl. This climat in Fixin is located alongside the Les Arvelets « lieu-dit ». The area used to be just fields. «Hervelet», like « Arvelet », is a diminutive of «Arve» in Old French and «Arva» in Vulgar Latin, meaning « fields ».

More than just a tradition, viticulture has been ingrained in the Derey family’s heritage since 1650. In 1850, Claude Derey established the estate in the village of Couchey. Since then, six generations have upheld this legacy, expanding the estate over time with new acquisitions of clay-limestone soils, the foundation of all great Burgundy wines