Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Coteaux du Giennois
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Coteaux du Giennois.
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 Loire Valley
The Coteaux-du-Giennois AOC is located in the Centre-Loire sub-region. The 200 hectare VineyardLies on two distinct soils separated by the "Cosne fault". To the North, the soils are composed of clay, silica and sometimes limestone, they are located in the area from Briare to Gien. To the South, the vineyards are located on white earth and clots, with siliceous deposits in places.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 9% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- EarthyPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- PepperPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- CherryPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- PlumPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- CreamPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
News about the grape variety Pinot noir
Decanter magazine latest issue: May 2023
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Mumm to launch Tasmanian sparkling wine
The wine has been made in Australia by Pernod Ricard Australian sparkling wine specialist Trina Smith, working in collaboration with Mumm Chef de Caves, Laurent Fresnet, who visited Australia in July to taste the base wines made by Smith and discuss preferred components to make the blend. ‘This wine has been planned over several years and we had discussed that its profile would follow the Mumm signature style, which has always been about expressing Pinot Noir,’ said Smith. ‘When Laurent came to ...
Cambridge University study suggests smaller glasses can reduce overall wine consumption
The researchers conducted a crossover trial featuring 217 UK households that drink wine on a regular basis. They were randomly given 290ml or 350ml glasses to drink from during the four-week study period. Researchers noted that wine consumption fell by 6.5% when those featured in the study were drinking from the smaller glasses. The trial also focused on bottle sizes. The households taking part in the survey spent two weeks drinking from full-sized 75cl bottles and two weeks drinking from half b ...