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Origin and history

The manor house of La Perrière, established in the 13th century on the heights of Fixin in the Côte-d This site, one of the oldest in the region, was exploited from the twelfth century for the production of wine, before being ceded in 1142 to the monks of the Abbey of Cîteaux. The latter made it a major wine centre and a house of convalescence until 1622, while installing in the 14th century a press with levers and taissons, still preserved today.

Sold to private owners in the 17th century, the mansion underwent many changes, notably in the 18th century and during a renovation in the early 20th century (a turret was added between 1926 and 1929, perhaps from a hotel in Dijonnais). The press, ranked among the oldest in Burgundy, is mentioned in an inventory of 1622 and remains intact in the pantry. Since 1850, the Joliet family, wine growers, has owned and exclusively produced the Fixin 1er-cru Clos de la Perrière (Black Pinot and Chardonnay).

The manor house, registered with the Historical Monuments since 1996, and its press, classified since 2000, illustrate the Burgundy wine heritage. The estate, still in operation, includes a rectangular stone building, foothills, a staircase tower, and a walled statue of the Virgin. Its architecture combines medieval elements (polylobed bays, carriageway door) and modern additions, testifying to its evolution throughout the centuries.

Future

In 1853 the Joliet family acquired and exploited the estate from father to son until today by producing exclusively the "Fixin 1er-cru Clos de la Perrière" (4.5 hectares of red black pinot and 0.5 hectares of white chardonnay).

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