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.

Informations about the Winery Pierre Olivier

The winery offers 75 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.

It is in the top 9175 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Beaune in the region of Burgundy

The Winery Pierre Olivier is one of wineries to follow in Beaune.. It offers 73 wines for sale in the of Beaune to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The wine region of Beaune

The wine region of Beaune is located in the region of Côte de Beaune of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Chancellerie des Chevaliers de l'Arquebuse or the Domaine des Croix produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Beaune are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Beaune often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or red cherry and sometimes also flavors of pepper, black fruits or black currant.

The wine region of Burgundy

Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.

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The word of the wine: Aromatic

Character of a wine that is particularly expressive and rich in aromas. Some grape varieties, such as Gewurztraminer or Muscat, produce very aromatic wines.