Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Vin de France - Page 2
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 29% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 15% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 11% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 10% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 10% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 9% of Pinot noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
- CherryPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
- RaspberryPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- EarthyPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- PlumPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- OakyPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- CranberryPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
News about the grape variety Pinot noir
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