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RATED 5/5 ON TRUSTPILOTFixin ‘Côté Cour’
Flavours
Pinot Noir
Blueberry
Cherry
Cranberry
Minerality
Strawberry
Violet
Cloves
Pinot NoirBlueberryCherryCranberryMineralityStrawberryVioletCloves- Limestone-grown Pinot with lifted cherry, cranberry and violet perfume
- Silky texture, fresh acidity and a subtle clove-spice edge
- Only 2,000 bottles made from 45-year-old vines in Les Treuilles
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About this Wine
Elegant but not shy, this Pinot steps into the spotlight with grace. Grown on 45-year-old vines in Fixin’s limestone-rich north, Côté Cour is all silken texture, lifted red fruit, and subtle spice. Whole bunch fermentation adds aromatic complexity and savoury depth, while a fresh spine of acidity keeps everything precise. A confident, age-worthy Burgundy with a story to tell.
Flavour Profile
Floral and red-fruited, with cherry, cranberry, violet, subtle clove spice and a silken, fresh finish.
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Verified Trustpilot ReviewServing tips
Enjoy now for its lift, or cellar for deeper texture and graceful development.
Serve at
16-17°C
Room temperature
Drinking window
youthful and vibrant now, with even more to give later
Tasting Notes
Bright cherry, soft spice, and effortless charm. A red Burgundy with style—and not nearly enough to go around 🍒
Courtyard Pinot. Old Vines. Whole Bunch Elegance. Only 2,000 bottles made.
This isn’t just a pretty Pinot—it’s one with layers. From 45-year-old vines in the “Les Treuilles” plot, this Fixin red opens with cherry, cranberry and a flicker of clove. The palate brings tension and generosity in equal measure: soft structure, vibrant acidity, and just enough grip to promise a long, graceful evolution in the cellar.
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.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
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The Plot
‘Côté Cour’ refers to the “courtyard side” of the stage in French theatre—what we'd call “stage left” in the UK (far less poetic!). It forms a duo with Côté Jardin, its white counterpart from the same limestone-rich plot. Together, they reflect the harmony and contrast of two grape varieties, grown side by side and given a stage-worthy performance in bottle.
Technical Details
100% Pinot Noir from 45-year-old vines on limestone-dominant soils. 30% whole bunch. Cold maceration (8 days at 8°C). Gentle extraction with 5 punch-downs and mostly pumping over. Aged 12 months in French oak (30% new). No filtration. Just 2,000 bottles made, plus 30 magnums.
An image of the plot just before the spring in March 2025, a time when the vineyard rests.
Wine Details
| Category | Red |
|---|---|
| Producer | Famille Messager-Germain |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Côte d'Or, Côte de Nuits |
| Appellation | Fixin |
| Classification | Village |
| Grape Variety | Pinot Noir |
| ABV | 13% |
| Size | 75cl |
| Sustainability | Biodynamic Principles, Hand Harvested, Organic Principles |
| Serving Temperature | 16-17°C (room temperature) |
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
“Old Vines. Whole Bunch Elegance. Rising Star of the Côte de Nuits.”
Why It Matters
The details that tell the story
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.
Pinot Noir
The signature red. Silky, complex, and hauntingly aromatic, capturing the essence of its terroir with every sip.
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...
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
“Feels like a part of France has come into our home and given much pleasure.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Excellent wines from small producers which you can’t find elsewhere.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“The service has always been personal and excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Great wines, very reasonably priced, and customer service is excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Ben is super friendly, knowledgeable and takes time out to make sure you are assisted personally.”
Verified Trustpilot ReviewFAQs
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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