Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Crémant de Loire
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Crémant de Loire.
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
Crémant de Loire is the regional appellation for Sparkling wines from Anjou, Saumur and Touraine - the heart of France's Loire Valley wine region. Chenin Blanc is the main ingredient. A wide range of other traditional Loire grape varieties can be used. These include the obvious choices of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but also Cabernet Franc, Pineau d'Aunis, Grolleau Noir and even Cabernet Sauvignon.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 16% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 15% of Pinot noir
- ApplesPresent in 11% of Pinot noir
- CitrusPresent in 8% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 7% of Pinot noir
- LemonPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- Green applePresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- BriochePresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- CreamPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- PearPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- PeachPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- HoneyPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- GrapefruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Pinot noir