Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of France

Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of France.

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More informations about the variety Pinot blanc

Pinot Blanc is a grape variety that originated in Burgundy, mutated from Pinot Gris. Today, it is grown in Alsace where it is called klevner when blended with auxerrois. The continental climate, with its cold winters and hot summers, is particularly suited to pinot blanc. It is resistant to frost in winter and in summer, the roots draw the minerals it needs from the warm soil. Its bunches are made up of small berries with thick skins and melting pulp that produce fruity, spicy wines, balanced between acidity and alcohol. pinot blanc is also used for crémants and sparkling wines. Pinot Blanc is also used for Crémant and sparkling wines. It is widely grown in Italy, where it covers almost 7,000 hectares, and is also found in Germany, Austria, Canada and South Africa.

More informations about the wines of France

France, home of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne, is arguably the world's largest wine-producing country. For centuries, it has produced more wine - and apparently better quality - than any other country. Wine is embedded in French culture at almost every level of society; it is the drink of the elite and the common people, and a key symbol of Roman Catholicism, the majority religion in France. However, the lasting appeal of French wine is not necessarily its Volume or prestige, but rather the variety of styles available.

What are the typical flavors of the Pinot blanc grape variety?

Tree fruitPresent in 96% of Pinot blanc
Citrus fruitPresent in 95% of Pinot blanc
EarthPresent in 95% of Pinot blanc
MicrobioPresent in 94% of Pinot blanc
OakPresent in 91% of Pinot blanc
Non oakPresent in 90% of Pinot blanc
ApplesPresent in 85% of Pinot blanc
CitrusPresent in 81% of Pinot blanc
MineralityPresent in 71% of Pinot blanc
CreamPresent in 69% of Pinot blanc

VegetalPresent in 64% of Pinot blanc
BriochePresent in 62% of Pinot blanc
LemonPresent in 61% of Pinot blanc
ToastyPresent in 59% of Pinot blanc
Green applePresent in 58% of Pinot blanc
HoneyPresent in 53% of Pinot blanc
SpicesPresent in 53% of Pinot blanc
PearPresent in 51% of Pinot blanc
PeachPresent in 50% of Pinot blanc
Red fruitPresent in 48% of Pinot blanc

News about the grape variety Pinot blanc

Claude Taittinger: Obituary

Claude took over Champagne Taittinger, which was founded by his father Pierre Taittinger in 1932, in 1960 following the death of his brother, François. He served first as managing director and then president of the company until 2005. During his tenure, he grew Champagne Taittinger from a niche label into a brand with international scale. Moreover, as one of the pioneers of the broader Champagne category’s international success during the 20th century, Claude has been credited with taking France ...

Bordeaux Index sees fine wine sales jump in 2021

Bordeaux Index said its sales jumped by 47% in 2021 to reach $174m (£128m), a new record for the company. Its results reinforce the sense of a strong 12 months for the global fine wine market, led by famous ‘blue chip’ labels in particular. Yet the UK-based merchant also pointed to new customer sign-ups and the success of its LiveTrade trading platform as contributing to company-specific growth. Its client base expanded by around 30% year-on-year, with trading by value on LiveTrade up by 55%. Bo ...

Northern Rhône 2021: full report and top-scoring wines

Northern Rhône 2021 overall vintage rating: 2.5/5 Consistently excellent white wines, but reds very mixed due to severe frost and a mild, rainy season. Some are weak and green, others very good in a fresh and structured style. ‘The style of 2021 is light, lean and fresh, with high acidity, low alcohol and strict tannins…but for many producers making red wines, 2021 will be a year best forgotten. For white wines, the opposite is true.’ Northern Rhône 2021 red wine of the vintage M Chapoutie ...