1999 Domaine Pierre Gelin Fixin 1er Cru Clos Napoleon - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Fixin 1er Cru (5/31/2014)
Beautiful nose of rosé petals, rhubarb, earth and dried leaves that immediately filled the room. The nose implied a bit of rusticity which carried into the palate. Color is a transparent ruby with a brownish hue. The palate is firm and very acidic, particularly on the mid palate and finish, approaching shrill. Shows cranberry sauce, earth and a very concentrated minerality (limestone???); medium to light bodied. Tannins are also quite strong but are concealed by the acid levels. Medium to short finish.
Needs more time to come around.
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