At a glance

Producer

Rémi Seguin

Region

Fixin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Pinot Noir

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$40-$55

Tasting profile

Bright red cherries, wild raspberry, fresh earth, a hint of crushed violet and subtle oak spice. Palate is energetic yet already gaining silkier texture.

Evolution: Will deepen in mushroom, undergrowth, and savory spice notes. Tannins will round out, fruit will soften but maintain core acidity.

At peak: Classic mature Côte de Nuits Pinot: forest floor, truffle, dried flower, leather, layered and textural.

Structure

Acidity

High, vibrant

Tannins

Medium, fine-grained

Alcohol

12.5-13%

Aging potential

High for village Fixin; 12-15 years total from vintage

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2025 to 2036

Optimal window

2023 to 2039

Current status

Entering peak

Current condition

Approaching full maturity, showing integration but structure remains for further aging.

2019 is a structured, expressive Burgundy vintage. Fixin has robust tannins and acidity for the Côte de Nuits, especially handled in a balanced, minimal-intervention style as with Rémi Seguin. This wine will age gracefully for 12-15 years, with peak complexity emerging after 6-8 years post-vintage.

Food pairing

Herb-roasted chicken, duck breast with cherry reduction, mushroom risotto, coq au vin, or soft-ripened cheeses like Chaource or Délice de Bourgogne.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-17°C / 61-63°F

Decant

Yes (45-60 minutes) — Opens up aromatics, softens youthful tannin structure, ideal for currently vibrant 2019.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 6/10

Lutte raisonnée (sustainable farming with minimal chemical use), increasing cover crop usage, manual harvesting. Minimal intervention in cellar, lower sulfite regimen.

Rémi Seguin is a small producer in Fixin committed to sustainable viticulture through lutte raisonnée and some organic conversion (not certified); manual viticulture reduces fossil fuel needs, but no formal environmental certifications issued as of 2019. Winery uses local suppliers for packaging, moderate bottle weight. No biodynamic or regenerative certification. Carbon footprint typical for Burgundy artisan producers—better than industrial models, but some emissions from glass and export shipping. Overall, an above-average sustainability profile for its class, but not in the top echelon of ecological stewardship.