Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Burgundy

Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Burgundy.

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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 Burgundy

Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.

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

Red fruitPresent in 97% of Pinot noir
OakPresent in 94% of Pinot noir
EarthPresent in 94% of Pinot noir
CherryPresent in 79% of Pinot noir
Non oakPresent in 78% of Pinot noir
SpicesPresent in 78% of Pinot noir
StrawberriesPresent in 73% of Pinot noir
Black fruitPresent in 72% of Pinot noir
RaspberryPresent in 69% of Pinot noir
EarthyPresent in 64% of Pinot noir

Red fruitPresent in 61% of Pinot noir
MicrobioPresent in 56% of Pinot noir
OakyPresent in 37% of Pinot noir
VanillaPresent in 36% of Pinot noir
MineralityPresent in 34% of Pinot noir
CranberryPresent in 32% of Pinot noir
FloralPresent in 32% of Pinot noir
LeatherPresent in 31% of Pinot noir
MushroomPresent in 31% of Pinot noir
PepperPresent in 28% of Pinot noir

News about the grape variety Pinot noir

Burgundy’s Charles Lachaux signs deal with Crurated club

The deal will see small-production wines of the Charles Lachaux négoce business offered exclusively to Crurated members, the new partners announced. Bottles will still be distributed separately to restaurants in several markets, they added. Lachaux is considered an exciting talent in a younger generation of Burgundy winemakers. Alongside overseeing viticultural changes at his family’s Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux in recent years, he launched his namesake micro-négoce business in 2018. From 25 July, th ...

New group promotes regenerative viticulture in climate battle

Launched at London fine wine club 67 Pall Mall on 28 March, the Regenerative Viticulture Foundation (RVF) is the brainchild of Stephen Cronk, owner of Maison Mirabeau in Provence. Cronk, who has seen extreme weather events ranging from exceptional frosts to the worst forest fires in living memory in the three years he has owned Mirabeau, feels that one of the most important ways we can fight climate change is through ‘unlearning’ current approaches to land stewardship. ‘This is a critical moment ...

Decanter reveals Hall of Fame and Rising Star award winners for 2022

Rosa Kruger, a self-styled ‘farm manager’ who is a leading figure in world viticulture and has played a major role in the development of South Africa’s modern-day wine scene, has been announced as recipient of the Decanter Hall of Fame prize for 2022. She is also the first South African to join this exclusive group of wine world stars. This year marks the 39th edition of the award, previously known as Man or Woman of the Year and launched in 1984. Chris Maillard, Decanter’s Edi ...