Wines made from Pinot noir grapes - Page 4

Prepare to be captivated once again as Decanter’s London Fine Wine Encounter makes its highly anticipated return this autumn, promising an exceptional journey for all wine enthusiasts. On Saturday, 11th November  The Landmark London will transform into a haven for esteemed wineries, providing the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable one-day experience.  Immerse yourself in the atmospheric all-day Grand Tasting with 100 prestigious wineries carefully curated by the Decanter team and taste ...

Imagine you went to a restaurant and ordered what you thought was a modest Burgundy, but it tasted like a great Bordeaux. Would you be disappointed? Even if what I received was technically a better wine, I think I would be. After all, quality isn’t the overriding criteria when I select a bottle of wine to drink; most of all, I’m thirsting for a specific style. That’s why I’m sometimes wary when hearing about a change of direction in an appellation. Am I still going to find the wine I’m looking f ...

Julien and Nadia d’Abrigeon stood before me like new parents: proud, exhausted, thrilled. Tasting with them in their rented cellar space, I shared their excitement for their new arrivals. It’s not often you get to taste the first vintage of a new domaine, especially not one so promising. We’d just returned from visiting their vineyards in the village of Buisson. Not so long ago, this was an undesirable location. Cairanne and Rasteau inhabit the sun-warmed southern face of the Ventabren massif, w ...