Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Savoie
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Savoie.
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 Savoie
Savoie is a wine region in eastern France, in the mountainous areas just South of Lake Geneva and on the border with Switzerland. The location and geography of the region has very much defined its Character, which is fragmented, hilly and slightly Swiss. This is evident in the fresh, crisp white wines produced here, as well as in the labels of the region's wines. Many bear a white cross on a red background - the flag of Switzerland and Savoy.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 14% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 7% of Pinot noir
- RaspberryPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- CherryPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- LeatherPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- VioletPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- FloralPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- EarthyPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- GrapefruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- CranberryPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- PearPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- BlueberryPresent in 1% of Pinot noir