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- England
- West Sussex
Rich and intense sparking wine with refined hints of toasty brioche, apricot and citrus fruit notes. Beautifully balanced in acidity, length and textu... Read More- Origin
- England
- West Sussex
Rich and intense sparking wine with refined hints of toasty brioche, apricot and citrus fruit notes. Beautifully balanced in acidity, length and textu... Read More -
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- England
- West Sussex
Silky and elegant sparkling rosé evoking floral, red fruit and pastry aromas. Wonderfully supple texture resulting in a persistent finish. Read More- Origin
- England
- West Sussex
Silky and elegant sparkling rosé evoking floral, red fruit and pastry aromas. Wonderfully supple texture resulting in a persistent finish. Read More -
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- France
- Champagne
The Sélection de Parcelles cuvée combines the sensual minerality of the Chardonnay Premier Cru from Villers-Marmery with the elegant power of the Pi... Read More- Origin
- France
- Champagne
The Sélection de Parcelles cuvée combines the sensual minerality of the Chardonnay Premier Cru from Villers-Marmery with the elegant power of the Pi... Read More -
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- France
- Champagne
The perfect expression of the fruity and elegant aromas of Henriet Bazins' Grand Cru plots in Verzenay and Verzy, this blended rosé contains a good p... Read More- Origin
- France
- Champagne
The perfect expression of the fruity and elegant aromas of Henriet Bazins' Grand Cru plots in Verzenay and Verzy, this blended rosé contains a good p... Read More -
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- France
- Burgundy
Rich and slightly creamy, this Crémant from the highly acclaimed co-operative, Cave de Lugny, shows notes of citrus and apple with a fresh and crisp ... Read More- Origin
- France
- Burgundy
Rich and slightly creamy, this Crémant from the highly acclaimed co-operative, Cave de Lugny, shows notes of citrus and apple with a fresh and crisp ... Read More -
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- New Zealand
- Marlborough
Concentrated blackcurrant-filled nose with sweet raspberry lemonade aromatics. The palate is full and generous with juicy berry fruits and tingling, s... Read More- Origin
- New Zealand
- Marlborough
Concentrated blackcurrant-filled nose with sweet raspberry lemonade aromatics. The palate is full and generous with juicy berry fruits and tingling, s... Read More -
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- New Zealand
- Nelson
Fragrant wine with the aromas of orange citrus and cassis. Fresh palate defined with flavours of blackberry and brambles, savoury notes and a supple s... Read More- Origin
- New Zealand
- Nelson
Fragrant wine with the aromas of orange citrus and cassis. Fresh palate defined with flavours of blackberry and brambles, savoury notes and a supple s... Read More -
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- France
- Burgundy
A stunning, one of the fuller-bodied red Burgundies showcasing powerful notes of wild cherries and blackberries, expressing a beautiful balance betwee... Read More- Origin
- France
- Burgundy
A stunning, one of the fuller-bodied red Burgundies showcasing powerful notes of wild cherries and blackberries, expressing a beautiful balance betwee... Read More -
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- USA
- California
Brilliant garnet in the glass with aromas of baked cherry, hazelnut, sassafras and pennyroyal. It offers flavors of white raspberry, a turn of spring ... Read More- Origin
- USA
- California
Brilliant garnet in the glass with aromas of baked cherry, hazelnut, sassafras and pennyroyal. It offers flavors of white raspberry, a turn of spring ... Read More -
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- England
- Staffordshire
Made in the tradtional method, this lively brut sparkling wine has a delicate elegance with refined nutty and brioche-like characters. Read More- Origin
- England
- Staffordshire
Made in the tradtional method, this lively brut sparkling wine has a delicate elegance with refined nutty and brioche-like characters. Read More -
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- France
- Burgundy
With a vibrant aromatic nose of damson and plums this fuller floured Pinot Noir moves to a deep concentrated palate with a fresh and refined finish. Read More- Origin
- France
- Burgundy
With a vibrant aromatic nose of damson and plums this fuller floured Pinot Noir moves to a deep concentrated palate with a fresh and refined finish. Read More -
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- Australia
- South Australia
- Limestone Coast
Ruby red core. Floral notes of rose & lavender, wisps of freshly picked strawberries & bright red fruit, hints of spice & bramble add complexity. Juic... Read More- Origin
- Australia
- South Australia
- Limestone Coast
Ruby red core. Floral notes of rose & lavender, wisps of freshly picked strawberries & bright red fruit, hints of spice & bramble add complexity. Juic... Read More -
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- New Zealand
- North Canterbury
Bright appearance with a ruby red hue. Lifted floral nose with raspberry & cherry aromas & an abundance of savoury & earthy complexity. The palate is ... Read More- Origin
- New Zealand
- North Canterbury
Bright appearance with a ruby red hue. Lifted floral nose with raspberry & cherry aromas & an abundance of savoury & earthy complexity. The palate is ... Read More -
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- France
- Burgundy
Brilliant ruby red with vibrant aromas of cherries and red fruits. These characters follow through on t the palate with a touch of spice. A beautifull... Read More- Origin
- France
- Burgundy
Brilliant ruby red with vibrant aromas of cherries and red fruits. These characters follow through on t the palate with a touch of spice. A beautifull... Read More -
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- Champagne
- France
Half-way between sec & demi-sec (dry & semi-dry) the cuvee Rich is distinguished by it's perfect harmony due to a fine balance between sugar and natur... Read More- Origin
- Champagne
- France
Half-way between sec & demi-sec (dry & semi-dry) the cuvee Rich is distinguished by it's perfect harmony due to a fine balance between sugar and natur... Read More -
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- France Champagne
Absolutely delicious stuff, so approachable and easy-going and yet clearly of very fine, well-defined quality too. A seductive nose with notes of almo... Read More- Origin
- France Champagne
Absolutely delicious stuff, so approachable and easy-going and yet clearly of very fine, well-defined quality too. A seductive nose with notes of almo... Read More -
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- France
- Burgundy
This is a Bourgogne Rouge which is supple, fresh & offers great elegance. It is a beautifully vibrant wine, brimming with ripe, red berry fruit, b... Read More- Origin
- France
- Burgundy
This is a Bourgogne Rouge which is supple, fresh & offers great elegance. It is a beautifully vibrant wine, brimming with ripe, red berry fruit, b... Read More -
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- Argentina
- Patagonia
A delicately fresh nose of wild raspberries and subtle wood smoke. The palate is clean and refreshing with smoky notes, red berries and purple skinned... Read More- Origin
- Argentina
- Patagonia
A delicately fresh nose of wild raspberries and subtle wood smoke. The palate is clean and refreshing with smoky notes, red berries and purple skinned... Read More -
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- England
- Devon
Made from the best fruit available in the UK and aged in 32% new oak, this unique English Red wine displays a complex and intense array of black cherr... Read More- Origin
- England
- Devon
Made from the best fruit available in the UK and aged in 32% new oak, this unique English Red wine displays a complex and intense array of black cherr... 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.
