Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Alsace
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Alsace.
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 Alsace
Alsace, located in the extreme north-east of France, is Distinguished from other French wine regions by its strong Franco-Germanic influences. These influences are the result of a back-and-forth between the German and French sovereignties over the last few centuries. They can be seen not only in the architecture and culture of Alsace, but also in the wines. Alsace wines are produced under three main appellations: Alsace and Alsace Grand Cru for still white wines (Sweet and Dry), and Crémant d'Alsace for Sparkling wines.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 84% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 79% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 67% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 62% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 51% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 44% of Pinot noir
- CherryPresent in 41% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 39% of Pinot noir
- RaspberryPresent in 39% of Pinot noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 37% of Pinot noir
- EarthyPresent in 31% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 24% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 20% of Pinot noir
- FloralPresent in 19% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 19% of Pinot noir
- VegetalPresent in 19% of Pinot noir
- OakyPresent in 18% of Pinot noir
- MineralityPresent in 17% of Pinot noir
- Tropical fruitPresent in 14% of Pinot noir
- Dried fruitPresent in 13% of Pinot noir