"Deep colour, smokey bouquet with vivid flavour, this has beautifully dark ripe fruit with tannins that melt into the wine. Complete and unforced – super!"
Amélie Berthaut has established herself as the leading light of the village of Fixin, having only been put in charge of the estate in 2013 by her father, she has completely overhauled the style of the wines and introduced beautiful freshness and finesse throughout her range. These drink beautifully from the off but also have the inherent balance to age well.
The young Amélie Berthaut has been widely identified as a rising star. We have followed her progress since 2013 when she joined the family domaine, but this is the first year that we have been able to visit and to taste in situ. Her wines have wonderful intensity, with sumptuous oak and tantalizingly long finishes. She has tweaked some of her father’s vinification and élevage techniques, uses whole bunches and has built a new cuverie, as well as working hard in the vineyards. Her hard work is our gain!
