Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Jura
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Jura.
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 Jura
The Jura is a small wine region in eastern France that is responsible for some very special and traditional wine styles. It is close to the Swiss Jura, but quite distinct from it. Wedged between Burgundy to the west and Switzerland to the east, the region is characterized by a landscape of Wooded hills and the winding topography of the Jura Mountains. The Jura vineyards cover just over 1,850 hectares, forming a narrow strip of land almost 80 km Long from North to South.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- CherryPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- CheesePresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- RaisinPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- ButterPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- LemonPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- BriochePresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- SmokePresent in 1% of Pinot noir
News about the grape variety Pinot noir
Andrew Jefford: ‘We aren’t rebels or dissidents – we just care about the truth’
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Decanter 360° Academy initiative launches
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