JEAN-JACQUES GIRARD Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru 'Les Fichots' 2022 Bottle

Description

The 2022 Domaine Jean-Jacques Girard Les Fichots is a splendid Premier Cru that reflects the family's dedication to quality winemaking. Situated just a few metres from Corton-Charlemagne, this wine benefits from rich, deep clay soils ideal for crafting generous red wines. Produced with 100% destemmed grapes, it is aged for 12 months in traditional 228-litre Burgundian pièces, allowing for careful extraction of fruit and tannins. The result is a lovely, complete wine bursting with dark cherry fruit and vibrant freshness. Harmonious and well-structured, it offers immediate enjoyment while also possessing excellent ageing potential. Best savoured between 2026 and 2032, Les Fichots is a true testament to the artistry of Jean-Jacques and his family in the northern Côte de Beaune.

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Jean-Jacques and Agnès Girard, together with their sons Vincent and François, own a splendid domaine that covers most of the appellations of the northern Côte de Beaune. The whites are barrel fermented with an increasing proportion of larger demi-muids whilst the reds are 100% destemmed and aged for 12 months in traditional 228 litre Burgundian pièces. Careful extraction of fruit and tannin gives rich, harmonious wines that are delicious to enjoy young but which have the potential to age gracefully.

Les Fichots is a splendid premier cru that lies just a few metres from Corton-Charlemagne but has a deep clay soil that is perfect for making rich, generous red wines. A lovely, complete wine full of dark cherry fruit and fresh acidity. Drink 2026-2032.