Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Burgundy - Page 2
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Burgundy.
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 90% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 86% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 84% of Pinot noir
- CherryPresent in 70% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 66% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 63% of Pinot noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 57% of Pinot noir
- RaspberryPresent in 56% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 55% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 53% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 51% of Pinot noir
- EarthyPresent in 48% of Pinot noir
- OakyPresent in 40% of Pinot noir
- CranberryPresent in 28% of Pinot noir
- MushroomPresent in 26% of Pinot noir
- Red cherryPresent in 26% of Pinot noir
- LeatherPresent in 25% of Pinot noir
- VanillaPresent in 23% of Pinot noir
- MineralityPresent in 18% of Pinot noir
- PlumPresent in 17% of Pinot noir
News about the grape variety Pinot noir
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Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir of Burgundy
- The best wines made with Pinot noir grapes of Bourgogne Aligoté
- The best wines made with Pinot noir grapes of Bourgogne Clairet
- The best wines made with Pinot noir grapes of Bourgogne Mousseux
- The best wines made with Pinot noir grapes of Bourgogne Passe-tout-grains
- The best wines made with Pinot noir grapes of Chablis
- The best wines made with Pinot noir grapes of Côte Chalonnaise
- The best wines made with Pinot noir grapes of Côte de Beaune
- The best wines made with Pinot noir grapes of Côte de Nuits
- The best wines made with Pinot noir grapes of Coteaux Bourguignons
- The best wines made with Pinot noir grapes of Crémant de Bourgogne
- The best wines made with Pinot noir grapes of Mâconnais
- The best wines made with Pinot noir grapes of Marc de Bourgogne