Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Bourgogne Passe-tout-grains

Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Bourgogne Passe-tout-grains.

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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

The Bourgogne Passe-tout-grains rouge is a Dry red wine. It falls into the category of still wine. It is produced in the Vineyards of Burgundy, in the east of France and more precisely in the wine regions of Chablis, Côte de nuits, Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise and Mâcon. Administratively, it can be produced in the departments of Côte-d'Or, Yonne, Saône-et-Loire and Rhône.

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

Red fruitPresent in 34% of Pinot noir
OakPresent in 14% of Pinot noir
CherryPresent in 14% of Pinot noir
EarthPresent in 13% of Pinot noir
StrawberriesPresent in 12% of Pinot noir
RaspberryPresent in 12% of Pinot noir
Black fruitPresent in 9% of Pinot noir
SpicesPresent in 9% of Pinot noir
EarthyPresent in 8% of Pinot noir
Red fruitPresent in 7% of Pinot noir

Non oakPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
MicrobioPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
CranberryPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
PepperPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
MushroomPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
LeatherPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
Red cherryPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
VanillaPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
SmokePresent in 2% of Pinot noir

News about the grape variety Pinot noir

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