Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Quebec
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Quebec.
More informations about the variety Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
More informations about the region of Quebec
Quebec (or Québec in French) is the largest province in Canada, spanning nearly 20 degrees of latitude between 44°N and 62°N. While its Severe continental Climate makes viticulture here extremely challenging, there is indeed a flourishing wine industry. Viticulture is largely confined to the very South of the province aLong the international border with the USA. Cold-hardy HybridGrape varieties such as Marechal Foch, Seyval Blanc and Vidal dominate the Vineyards in the region.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 9% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Pinot noir