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Fixin ‘Côté Jardin’
Flavours
Chardonnay
Gooseberry
Lemon
Mint
Peach
Pear
White Blossom
Brioche
GooseberryLemonMintPeachPearWhite BlossomBrioche- White blossom, lemon and pear with gooseberry and peach
- Flinty tension, white pepper lift, and a long mineral finish
- Just 1,572 bottles made from 0.2061 hectares
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About this Wine
Named after the “garden side” of the stage, Côte Jardin has always had a little theatre to it. The 2024 might be its finest performance yet. From barely half an acre of Chardonnay northeast of Fixin, it opens with white blossom, lemon and pear, before gooseberry, peach and a flicker of mint emerge. Flinty reduction and white pepper bring tension and intrigue, while the finish is extraordinarily long. Rare, precise and beautifully complete. Just 1,572 bottles made.
Flavour Profile
Floral and mineral, with white blossom, lemon, pear, gooseberry, peach, mint and a flinty, peppery finish.
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Verified ReviewerServing tips
Youthful now, with freshness to spare and more depth to unfold in time.
Serve at
12-14°C
An hour out of the fridge
Drinking window
youthful and vibrant now, with even more to give later
Tasting Notes
One of 2024’s great little secrets: rare white Fixin with perfume, flint and electric energy.
The nose is gorgeous: white blossom, fresh lemon and pear, then gooseberry and a little peach, with an almost cooling hint of mint appearing behind the fruit. There’s a fine thread of flinty reduction too, giving the wine that struck-match intrigue we love without ever dominating it.
On the palate, everything clicks. The fruit has generosity, but it’s pulled tight by citrus, minerality and a subtle twist of white pepper. There’s real tension here, yet nothing feels severe. It’s poised, harmonious and incredibly precise.
And then there’s the finish. Long, mineral and lemony, it just keeps going. A seriously beautiful bottle.
The Name
‘Côté Jardin’ is stage direction in French—the “garden side” of the theatre. (Much more elegant than our British “stage right”!) Paired with Côté Cour—its red sibling from the same plot—this wine is part of a duo that brings a touch of theatre to the vineyard. But Côté Jardin doesn’t play second fiddle. It takes centre stage with clarity and grace, showing the quiet power of a site that deserves the spotlight.
What’s in the Box
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
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The Plot
Côte Jardin comes from Les Treuilles and Les Ravery, family vineyards northeast of Fixin planted to Chardonnay in 2008.
The scale is wonderfully Burgundian: just 0.2061 hectares, barely more than half an acre.
Within that tiny area are two contrasting soils. One part is deeper and richer in clay, producing more generous fruit. The other is poorer and far stonier, scattered with rounded “tête de chat” limestone, where the vines produce smaller, more concentrated grapes.
That contrast is written all over the wine: generosity and perfume on one side, tension, precision and mineral bite on the other.
Technical Details
The Chardonnay was harvested by hand on 20 September 2024.
Whole bunches were given a long, gentle pneumatic pressing of around 2 hours 30 minutes, followed by 86 hours of cold settling at 8°C. Fermentation took place in stainless steel before the wine spent 12 months on its fine lees in 600-litre demi-muids.
It was then filtered before bottling.
From those 0.2061 hectares, the entire 2024 production amounted to just 1,572 bottles and 10 magnums.
Wine Details
| Category | White |
|---|---|
| Producer | Famille Messager-Germain |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Côte d'Or, Côte de Nuits |
| Appellation | Fixin |
| Classification | Village |
| Grape Variety | Chardonnay |
| ABV | 12.5% |
| Size | 75cl |
| Sustainability | Biodynamic Principles, Hand Harvested, Organic Principles |
| Serving Temperature | 12-14°C (an hour out of the fridge) |
Discover Their Story
Famille Messager-Germain is Burgundy’s next big thing: bold, bright, and born to shake things up.
Adèle and Simon trained in Beaune, cut their teeth with icons like Groffier and Drouhin, and came home to Fixin to revive old family vines.
Now they’re bottling tiny, thrilling cuvées that fuse deep roots with fearless ambition.
Our Take
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It’s easy to think all the best white Burgundy comes from the Côte de Beaune, but ignore the whites of Fixin at your peril. In the 1800s, Dr Lavalle classified Fixin Blanc just behind Montrachet and Meursault.
This micro-cuvée from Adèle and Simon shows you exactly why. An absolutely joyous rendition of unbridled, pure electric energy. Citrus, minerality and tension fly through the wine, but there’s still real beauty and balance underneath it all.
If you want to understand what Côte de Nuits whites are all about, start here.
Ben, Founder
Why It Matters
The details that tell the story
Only 600 Bottles Made
A rare, handcrafted release that embodies the spirit of exclusivity and the essence of its vineyard.
Rare Find
Exceptionally scarce and nearly impossible to find, a true hidden gem. A wine reserved for those who seek the extraordinary.
Single Source Vineyard
From a single, distinct vineyard each bottle captures the essence of its unique terroir. Capturing a singular place & time.
Hand Harvested
No machines, only human hands selecting each grape with care & precision.
Organic Principles
Grown with no synthetic chemicals and utmost respect for the terroir. Nature’s true expression in every sip.
Biodynamic Principles
Produced in harmony with nature, using lunar cycles and organics to nurture vibrant, living soils.
Village Classification
Only 44 villages in all of Burgundy earn this classification, each delivering a distinct character found nowhere else on Earth.
Chardonnay
The crown jewel of white Burgundy. Elegant, textured, and endlessly expressive, from flinty Chablis to rich Meursault.
Discover the Region
Why Burgundy?
Burgundy has crafted legendary wines for over 2,000 years. The birthplace of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it’s where every slope, village, and vineyard reveals its own voice of terroir.
You can grow vines almost anywhere, but only here is this magic bottled so beautifully.
There’s a saying amongst wine enthusiasts that all roads lead to Burgundy.
We say, why not start there...
2,000
Years of winemaking
84
Appellations
33
Grand Cru AOCs
What’s in the Box
Arrives like a gift should
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
Reviews
A few words from people who’ve opened our bottles
FAQs
Clear details, so you can buy with confidence
Is this wine ready to drink now?
Yes, especially if you enjoy youthful, vibrant Burgundy. It has plenty to give now, but there is more to come with a little time in bottle.
Should I buy one bottle or a few?
One to try, three if you want to follow it over time, six if you already know the producer or style. Burgundy moves quickly, and small parcels rarely hang around for long.
What if I’m not sure this is my style?
Use our live chat, or pop us an email. We specialise in Burgundy and are always happy to help. Our tasting notes are based on wines tasted by our founders and updated regularly, so you can buy with proper confidence.
How quickly will it arrive?
Fast. We ship every wine on a next-working-day service and dispatch Monday to Friday. At checkout, you can even choose a delivery day that suits you.
How is it packed?
Each bottle is wrapped in tissue before being carefully placed into our specially imported Italian boxes, tested to rigorous standards. We have literally dropped them from the first storey of our house. All our packaging is paper-based and recyclable.
Can I send it as a gift?
Absolutely. As standard, our wines arrive wrapped in bespoke tissue paper. At checkout, you can also add gift bags, gift boxes and notes.
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