The 2023 Follin-Arbelet Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru Les Fichots is an elegant and beautifully structured Premier Cru Burgundy crafted from Pinot Noir grown on the limestone and clay slopes of Pernand-Vergelesses in the Côte de Beaune. Produced using Domaine Follin-Arbelet's traditional, low-intervention approach, the wine showcases exceptional purity, finesse and terroir expression. The nose is fragrant and expressive, revealing aromas of ripe red cherry, wild raspberry and redcurrant, complemented by notes of violet, cocoa, forest floor and subtle spice.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied with silky, fine-grained tannins, vibrant natural acidity and a beautifully concentrated texture, delivering layers of red cherry, raspberry and blackberry alongside hints of earthy spice, cedar and mineral complexity. Vinified with indigenous yeasts and matured in French oak before being bottled unfined and unfiltered, the finish is long, refined and beautifully persistent, balancing elegant fruit with a subtle grip and impressive ageing potential.
Ben’s Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this is an outstanding Premier Cru Burgundy for customers seeking refined Pinot Noir with elegance, depth and authentic Côte de Beaune character. Beautifully expressive with a gentle decant today, it will reward patient cellaring over the next 10–15 years, developing greater savoury, earthy and truffle-like complexity. Ideal with roast duck, quail, veal, mushroom risotto, truffle-infused dishes or mature Comté and Époisses cheese.
