Maison Gilliard - Vendémiaire Pinot Noir

Maison GilliardVendémiaire Pinot Noir

3.5
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Vendémiaire Pinot Noir of Maison Gilliard is a red wine from the region of Sion of Valais.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Vendémiaire Pinot Noir from the Maison Gilliard

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Vendémiaire Pinot Noir of Maison Gilliard in the region of Valais is a with a nice freshness.

Details and technical informations about Maison Gilliard's Vendémiaire Pinot Noir.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.8°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape 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.

Last vintages of this wine

Vendémiaire Pinot Noir - 2018
In the top 100 of of Sion wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Vendémiaire Pinot Noir - 2017
In the top 100 of of Sion wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Vendémiaire Pinot Noir - 2016
In the top 100 of of Sion wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Vendémiaire Pinot Noir - 2015
In the top 100 of of Sion wines
Average rating: 3.211100
Vendémiaire Pinot Noir - 2014
In the top 100 of of Sion wines
Average rating: 3.211100
Vendémiaire Pinot Noir - 2013
In the top 100 of of Sion wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Vendémiaire Pinot Noir - 2012
In the top 100 of of Sion wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Vendémiaire Pinot Noir from Maison Gilliard are 2018, 2013, 2016, 2012 and 2017.

Informations about the Maison Gilliard

The winery offers 98 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 25 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Sion in the region of Valais

The Maison Gilliard is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 107 wines for sale in the of Sion to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Valais
In the top 1500 of of Switzerland wines
In the top 550 of of Sion wines
In the top 90000 of red wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Sion

The wine region of Sion is located in the region of Valais of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Les Fils de Charles Favre or the Domaine Les Fils de Charles Favre produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Sion are Pinot noir, Chasselas and Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Sion often reveals types of flavors of game, red currant or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of cassis, cranberry or dried fruit.


The wine region of Valais

The Valais is the largest wine region and appellation in Switzerland, responsible for around one third of the country's total wine production. The main Vineyard area covers the southeast-facing slopes of the dramatic Rhône river valley as the glacial waters run southwest between Leuk (Loeche in French) and Fully. The river changes direction at Martigny and then runs northwest to exit the valley and empty into Lac Léman (Lake Geneva). Vineyard area here comes to around 4,800 hectares (11,800 acres) and is generally located on (often steep) slopes and terraces between the flat, fertile, Heavy soils at the bottom of the valley - often given over to fruit production, industry and urban development - and the bare rock of the mountainside that towers above.

News related to this wine

A panel discussion about the Chablis appellation

This film is the recording of a webinar on Chablis wines organized in December 2020 with four personalities from Hong Kong: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. They explain the purity of Chablis wines, discuss the latest vintages, and also talk about food and wine pairings, as well as global warming and the transition to more sustainable practices. #Chablis #P ...

The Rully appellation investigated through its geology and geography

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the Rully appellation. Here the vineyard is planted on different hills which have very different gelogicial characteristics. It partly explains the great diversity in the expression of the Rully wines. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (February 20 ...

The Morey Saint Denis appellation seen by Laurent Lignier

Laurent Lignier from Domaine Hubert Lignier and Président of the winegrowers union, mentions the great diversity in the expression of the Morey-Saint-DenisPremier Cru wines. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in April 2021. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb​ ...

The word of the wine: Traditional method

Also known as the Champagne method, this is the elaboration of sparkling wines according to the second fermentation method in the bottle.

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