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 10% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- EarthyPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- CherryPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- PepperPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- CreamPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Green applePresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- LimePresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- CheesePresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- GrassPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- GooseberryPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Pinot noir