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Allen Meadows91 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2001
- Brand Domaine Ponsot
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Domaine Ponsot Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru 2001"Domaine Ponsot’s cellar sits atop the hill overlooking the vineyards of Morey..."$699.99 -
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Allen Meadows92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2001
- Brand Domaine Ponsot
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Domaine Ponsot Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru 2001"Domaine Ponsot is a family-owned wine producer in Burgundy. It is known for i..."$899.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2001
- Brand Domaine Rossignol-Trapet
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Rossignol-Trapet Latricieres-Chambertin Grand Cru 2001"Drink: 2016 - 2025 With archives showing that the Rossignol family has run v..."$400.00 -
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Huon Hooke90 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2001
- Brand Penfolds
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Penfolds Cellar Reserve Pinot Noir 2001"The Penfolds Cellar Reserve style continues to evolve. Using a selection from..."$35.99 -
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.