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Burghound91 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Maison Andre Goichot
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Andre Goichot Corton Grand Cru 2018"A highly expressive Grand Cru from Burgundy's iconic Corton region. A favouri..."$239.99 -
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Michael Cooper5 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Maison Andre Goichot
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Andre Goichot Givry 1er Cru 2019"A premier cru Pinot Noir from the beloved AOC of Givry. A deliciously perfume..."$79.99 -
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Michael Cooper4.5 points
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Sam Kim5 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Maison Andre Goichot
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Andre Goichot Givry 2019"A charming pinot noir from the Cote Chalonnaise which is known for producing ..."$59.99 -
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Wine Enthusiast92 points
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Burghound90 points
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Michael Cooper5 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Maison Andre Goichot
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Andre Goichot Santenay 1er Cru La Maladière 2019"A distinguished premier cru Pinot Noir from Santenay & amazing example of the..."$99.99 -
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Stephen Tanzer94 points
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Burghound94 points
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Jancis Robinson18 points
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The Wine Advoca93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2013
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2013"This wine is very typical of the finest makers in the appellation, offering a..." -
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Decanter96 points
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Burghound94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2017"Due to its small size (at 6.6 hectares it is about one-third of the size of C..." -
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Allan Meadows88-91 points
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Jasper Morris M89-91 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.9% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Volnay 1er Cru Les Mitans 2021"Les Mitans is celebrated as one of the most refined and cerebral expressions ..."$320.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Volnay 2021"This year's Benjamin Leroux Volnay 2021 is a blend sourced from younger vines..."$220.00 -
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Allen Meadows90-92 points
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Jasper Morris M88-91 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.9% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Vosne-Romanee 2021"Benjamin Leroux takes the reins of two hectares in Vosne, and the 2021 villag..."$320.00 -
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Vinous98 points
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Robert Parker's95 points
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Decanter93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2006
- Brand Billecart Salmon
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire 2006"Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire 2006 is an exceptional champagne that ..."$1,199.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Birichino Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Birichino St. George Central Coast Pinot Noir 2021"The 2021 St Georges derives primarily from the elegant, floral, very small-be..."$90.00 -
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Cameron Douglas96 points
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Bob Campbell MW96 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Blank Canvas
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Blank Canvas Element Syrah Gimblett Gravels 2018"Winemaker Matt Thomson was one of the biggest names in Marlborough winemaking..."$55.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Bodega Volcanes de Chile
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Bodega Volcanes de Chile Reserva Pinot Noir 2018"With 2,900 volcanoes, Chile has a huge variety of volcanic soils spread acros..."$29.99 -
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Vinous93 points
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James Suckling93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Bodegas Salentein
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Bodegas Salentein Primus Pinot Noir 2018"This wine of a soft crimson color with intermediate intensity, has a slight p..."$69.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Bream Creek
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Bream Creek Tasmanian Pinot Noir 2019"As one of Tasmania's oldest vineyards, Bream Creek has a long established rep..."$37.99 -
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James Suckling92 points
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Robert Parker's91 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage NV
- Brand Coessens Larfillier
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Champagne Coessens Largillier Blanc de Noirs NV"All of Coessens's champagnes come from the lieu-dit of Largillier. All are ma..."$139.00 -
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Robert Parker's94 points
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James Suckling92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage NV
- Brand Coessens Larfillier
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Champagne Coessens Largillier Brut Nature NV"All of Coessens's champagnes come from the lieu-dit of Largillier. All are ma..."$160.00 -
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Falstaff Magazi94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage NV
- Brand Champagne Drappier
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Champagne Drappier Rose de Saignee NV"We are one of the rare Houses producing Rosé by the saignée method. Several d..."$129.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2013
- Brand Jacquinot and Fils
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.4% Alcohol
Champagne Jacquinot 'Symphonie Rose Millesime' 2013"Champagne Jacquinot 'Symphonie Rose Millesime' 2013 is an exquisite champagne..."$149.00 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage NV
- Brand Louise Brison
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Champagne Louise Brison 'Impertinente Brut' Brut Rose NV"Champagne Louise Brison is a tiny Organic and Biodynamically farmed vineyard ..."$110.00 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Domaine Chandon de Briailles
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Chandon de Briailles Corton-Clos du Roi Grand Cru 2017"Domaine Chandon de Briailles is a wine producer in the north of the Côte de B..."$299.99 -
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Vinous93 points
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Allen Meadows92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Domaine Chandon de Briailles
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Chandon de Briailles Corton-Marechaudes Grand Cru 2016"Domaine Chandon de Briailles Corton-Maréchaudes Grand Cru 2016 is a fruity re..."$325.00 -
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Jancis Robinson17 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Domaine Chandon de Briailles
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Chandon de Briailles Corton-Marechaudes Grand Cru 2017"Domaine Chandon de Briailles is a wine producer in the north of the Côte de B..."$325.00 -
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Allen Meadows95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Chateau de la Tour
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau de la Tour Clos Vougeot 'Vieilles Vignes' Grand Cru 2015"Domaine Chateeau de la Tour is one of the leading producers with holdings in ..."$600.00 -
Pinot Noir is a red grape that is one of the most challenging to grow in any part of the world. Due to its thin skin and tight bunches, it is susceptible to both mould and disease. However, when it is successful, it produces some of the most amazing wines in the world. Although its home is Burgundy, it has emerged as a popular variety in Australia. Representing only 1% of grapes crushed, it has built a high profile with a number of world-class, distinctly Australian wines being produced. The greatest examples coming from the cool climates of the Adelaide Hills, Tasmania, Mornington Peninsula, Geelong and the Yarra Valley.
Pinot Noir performs well on the deepish limestone based subsoils that are found on Burgundy's Côte d'Or. However, yields need to be kept in check. Pinot Noir's concentration and varietal characters disappear rapidly if yields are excessive. Some of the best and most expensive wines in the world are still found in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir also plays a key role in Champagne, being blended with Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. In the US, Oregon and Washington state are producing outstanding wines. In New Zealand, great Pinot Noirs are crafted in Martinborough and in Central Otago, New Zealand's only true continental climate.
The thin skins of Pinot Noir mean the wines are lighter in colour, body and tannins. However, the best wines have grippy tannins, fragrance and an intensity of fruit seldom found in wine from other grapes. Young Pinot Noir can smell almost sweet, but as it matures, the best wines develop a sensuous, silky mouthfeel with the fruit flavours deepening and gamey nuances emerging.