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 A. Sonoys

The winery offers 46 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.

It is in the top 6046 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Fixin in the region of Burgundy

The Winery A. Sonoys is one of wineries to follow in Fixin.. It offers 44 wines for sale in the of Fixin to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The wine region of Fixin

The wine region of Fixin is located in the region of Côte de Nuits of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine René Bouvier or the Domaine Fougeray de Beauclair produce mainly wines red, white and other. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Fixin are Pinot noir et Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Fixin often reveals types of flavors of cherry, clove or mushroom and sometimes also flavors of cassis, red currant or vegetal.

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: Color

The colour of wines is characterized by its intensity and its nuances of hue. The intensity is specific to each grape variety, while the nuances of colour are linked to the evolution of the wine over time.