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 13% 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
News about the grape variety Pinot noir
Walls: Celebrating 50 years of Gigondas
When I have some time to myself in the southern Rhône, my favourite place to relax is the peaceful village of Gigondas. I had even more reason to visit this June, as the growers’ syndicate was celebrating the 50th anniversary of the appellation. Over a meal at Domaine du Clos des Tourelles, we had the opportunity to taste wines spanning five decades, including a remarkable 1971 that was still very much alive and kicking. Gigondas has long been recognised as an exceptional site for winemaking, bu ...
Laithwaites launches wine in 100% recycled glass bottle
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Decanter Wine Club: now even better
This month marks a year since we launched the Decanter Wine Club in partnership with Wine Access. So to celebrate this milestone, we’ve taken a fresh look at our approach to ensure we’re giving our members both the best wines and the best value subscription. We started the Club with a choice of two offerings, but after feedback from our members we’ve decided to amalgamate the best of both into one ultimate package. We will still deliver six bottles every three months, but now it’ll be a careful ...