Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Neuchâtel
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Neuchâtel.
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 Neuchâtel
Neuchatel is one of the smaller wine regions of Switzerland, located in the French-speaking western half of the country, North of the much larger Vaud area. Much like its neighbour, Chasselas dominates white plantings here, however Pinot Noir is more significant here, as is the reputation of Neuchatel's rosés. The region is generally referred to as the 'Three Lakes' as the region - and the four AOCs within it - are found on the relatively low-lying, flatter land, centered around the lakes of Morat, Bienne and Neuchatel. The region also covers three neighbouring Swiss cantons.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 26% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 23% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 21% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 14% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 12% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 9% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 7% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- RaspberryPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- OakyPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- CherryPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- FloralPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- PeachPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- PearPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- LemonPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
News about the grape variety Pinot noir
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