Fixin 'La croix blanche' 2023 - Charodon par L. Vallet

THE WINE

Louis Vallet's Fixin La Croix Blanche 2023 is a structured and expressive Pinot Noir that captures the strength and character of this northern Côte de Nuits terroir. Aromas of dark cherry, wild berries, violets, and subtle spice unfold into a palate that is both powerful and refined. Fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity provide balance and tension, while the limestone-rich soils impart a distinctive mineral edge. Layers of fruit, earth, and spice build complexity without sacrificing elegance or precision. Long, persistent, and beautifully composed, it is a wine that combines Fixin's natural depth with remarkable finesse.

THE WINEMAKER

Louis Vallet is a young Burgundian winemaker from a multi-generational family in Gevrey-Chambertin who founded Charodon in 2010 to pursue his own vision of terroir-driven wines. He combines traditional Burgundy techniques with experience gained from working internationally, including in Chile, while emphasizing organic farming and minimal-intervention winemaking. His wines are known for their purity, freshness, and transparent expression of vineyard character, balancing approachability with the ability to age gracefully.