Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Côte Chalonnaise

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

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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 Côte Chalonnaise is a wine-growing region in the department of Saône-et-Loire in Burgundy, eastern France. It is composed of five key communes, separated from each other by only a few kilometres. From North to South, they are: Bouzeron, Rully, Mercurey, Givry and Montagny. It takes its name from the commune of Chalon-sur-Saône.

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

Red fruitPresent in 23% of Pinot noir
OakPresent in 17% of Pinot noir
EarthPresent in 17% of Pinot noir
Black fruitPresent in 12% of Pinot noir
RaspberryPresent in 11% of Pinot noir
CherryPresent in 11% of Pinot noir
StrawberriesPresent in 11% of Pinot noir
Non oakPresent in 10% of Pinot noir
Red fruitPresent in 9% of Pinot noir
EarthyPresent in 8% of Pinot noir

SpicesPresent in 8% of Pinot noir
MicrobioPresent in 8% of Pinot noir
OakyPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
CranberryPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
FloralPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
MushroomPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
LeatherPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
VanillaPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
PepperPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
VegetalPresent in 3% of Pinot noir

News about the grape variety Pinot noir

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