Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Vin de France
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Vin de France.
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 Vin de France
Vin de France is the most basic level of quality for wines from France. These are generally uncomplicated everyday drinks - most often blends, but perhaps also Varietal wines based on a well-known Grape variety such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. Wines from France are those that do not meet the criteria stipulated by the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) or Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) laws (see information on French wine labels). This may be because the vineyards are outside the delimited production areas or because the grape varieties or winemaking techniques used do not conform to the rules of the local appellations.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 68% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 50% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 46% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 43% of Pinot noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 43% of Pinot noir
- CherryPresent in 42% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 35% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 32% of Pinot noir
- RaspberryPresent in 31% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 31% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 26% of Pinot noir
- OakyPresent in 20% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 20% of Pinot noir
- EarthyPresent in 18% of Pinot noir
- PlumPresent in 16% of Pinot noir
- VanillaPresent in 16% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 15% of Pinot noir
- BlackberryPresent in 13% of Pinot noir
- PepperPresent in 13% of Pinot noir
- VegetalPresent in 12% of Pinot noir
News about the grape variety Pinot noir
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