Pernand-Vergelesses, just north of the Cotes de Beaune, represents one of the more favored areas for Pinot Noir - Les Fichots is a premier cru vineyard from which Pernand-Vergelesses drew its reputation for fine Pinot Noir wines.   

Cepages: Pinot Noir.

About the Producer:  Jean Lefort, perhaps only distantly related to the famous artist, became a winemaker out of passion as opposed to heritage. A winemaker of tremendous skill and talent, he has focused his efforts primarily on expressions of the specific grapes – like Pinot Noir and Viognier. While not a vineyard owner, per se , he searches out vineyards with unique attributes which affect the maturation of the grapes. A purist and a perfectionist, his wines inevitably reflect the personality of the vintner.

Tasting Notes:  A fresh and complex wine with beautiful color and structure that exhibits lovely fruity aromas of wild red and black berries, a hint of anise, and currants.  There is an easy finesse about this wine that is quite compelling.

Recommended Food Pairings: Grilled Red meats, poultry, and cheeses.

See also from this producer: AOC Pinot Noir, Cotes du Rhone,  Moulin a Vent, Viognier