Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Rouge Fichots

At a Glance

  • Surface: 0.95 ha (2.35 ac)
  • Variety: Pinot Noir
  • Vine Age: Planted in the 1950s and the 1970s
  • Terroir: Mid-hill, below lieu-dit Îles de Vergelesses, deep iron-rich clay-limestone soil
  • Viticulture: Lutte raisonnée (organic and biodynamic methods)
  • Vinification: 100% de-stemmed, indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged for 18 months in barrel (20% new oak). Nicolas strives to use sulfur only prior to bottling. Total sulfur: 20-45 mg/L.