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Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is one of the most widely planted red grape varieties. The home of Pinot Noir is Burgundy, and their quality has seen the variety planted to the north, in Champagne and Alsace, and worldwide, such as in America and New Zealand.
Transforming from summery flavours to creamy flavours as the wine ages, Burgundian Pinot Noir products tend to be of greater impact than their New World counterparts, who however are more consistent in flavour.
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- France
An elegant and mellow Pinot Noir with notes of ripe red summer berries and deeper aromas of bonfire smoke and forest floor. Read More -
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- Burgundy
- France
An expressive rnose reveals red berries gently underscored by a touch of oak. Well balanced on the palate with a soft mouthfeel and a touch of tannin ... Read More -
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- Burgundy
- France
Ripe, fresh and attractively fresh with notes of liqueur-like purple fruit, earth, pepper, and a hint of violet. Read More -
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- France
A fresh and intense Burgundy with ripe cherry aromas which develop on the palate into liquorice and game notes. Read More -
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- Burgundy
- Cotes de Beaune
- France
Fleshy and crunchy on the palate with a red fruit expression that leaves a fresh sensation. The tannins are soft and smooth and the finish long and si... Read More -
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- France
An extremely complex wine with notes of herbal tea, cool dark berries, pungent earth and discreet rich red fruits. Read More -
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- England
A delicate and crunchy cool climate Pinot Noir showing wild strawberry, cherry with subtle spice. Light but full flavoured with juicy bramble red berr... Read More -
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- Burgundy
- France
Macerated cherry and pitt fruit aromas with a nuanced finish which hints at liquorice. Read More -
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- France
A nose of cherry develops to a rich palate of raspberry and warming spice. Pleasant and easy drinking. Read More -
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- France
A highly enjoyable red Burgundy with lots of supple red fruit aromas which lead to a delicate yet driven finish. Read More -
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- France
A light Burundy with soft cherry and cranberry aromas. The palate develops a slight savoury edge and leads to a bright finish with fine tannins. Read More -
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- France
Powerful and refined bramble fruit aromas with earthy notes of liquorice and spice on the palate and finish Read More -
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- Origin
- France
This Bourgogne has an eloquent, fruity bouquet displaying hints of strawberry and cherry. Well-balanced and smooth, this is a delicious, easy-drinking... Read More -
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- Origin
- France
A great ruby-burgundy colour with good depth. On the nose it has rich cherry fruit aromas. The palate it dominated by powerful juicy red fruit flavors... Read More -
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- England
Fragrant and flowery with delicious fruit. Dry with a delightful creamy palate. Read More -
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- England
Fragrant and flowery with delicious fruit. Dry with a delightful creamy palate. Read More -
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- England
Aromas of pure lemon, mineral and honey tones and a hint of tangerine fill the nose. The palate has a lively sweet lemon start set off by a crisp acid... Read More -
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- England
Fine bubbles fill the nose with aromas of redcurrant, wild raspberry and toast. On the palate, the wine shows great elegance and complexity, balancing... Read More -
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- Australia
A rich, creamy texture with plenty of depth and fruit. Ideal as an aperitif or to accompany a wide range of dishes. Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Champagne
This is a lovely fruity champagne with superb freshness which is balanced, elegant and has a wonderfully vibrant finish. Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Champagne
This is a lovely fruity champagne with superb freshness, which is balanced, elegant and has a wonderfully vibrant finish. Read More
Used to produce sparkling wines in addition to table wines, this grape can be troublesome to grow yet results in a magnificently silky texture.
Key Regions
France (Burgundy, Champagne and Alsace, New Zealand (Central Otago and Martinborough), USA (Califorina and Oregon), Australia (Yarra Valley, Tasmania and Gippsland) and existant plantings in almost every other wine producing country.
Synonyms
Blauburgunder (Germany, Austria, Italy's Alto Adige and eastern regions, German-speaking Switzerland); Blauer Spätburgunder (Germany and Austria); Burgund Mare (Romania); Burgandac/Burgundi Crni (Croatia and Serbia); Burgundi Mic (Romania); Clevner/Klevner (often in the canton of Zurich in Switzerland); Cortaillod (the Jura and Switzerland); Gros Noirien (the Jura and Switzerland); Morillon Noir (the Loir-et-Cher); Nagy-burgundi (Hungary - note that this name is also applied to the Central European variety Blaufränkisch); Noirien (the Cote d'Or); Orléans (Touraine); Pineau Noirien (France); Pinot Fin (the Cote d'Or); Pinot Negro (Argentina); Pinot Nero (Italy); Plant Doré (Champagne); Plant Fin (the Cote d'Or); Plant Noble (Touraine); Salvagnin, Salvagnin Noir and Savagnin Noir (in the Jura) and Spätburgunder (Germany's main synonym).
Ageing and Flavours
In sparkling wine, Pinot Noir provides dark fruit depth and palate weight. It is the only grape used in sparkling wine labelled Blanc de Noir (white of red) of long lifespan, which is very biscuity and moussy. In table wine, the flavour can range from simple strawberry and cherry fruit to rich game meats, herbs, black berry, mushroom, forest floor leaves and truffle. As a general rule, Pinot Noir table wines do not age well and are best within a few years of vintage. However some great Pinot Noirs, particularly from high quality Burgundy vineyards, may last for twenty or more years.
