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Jancis Robinson16.5 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Domaine De Bellene
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine de Bellene Cotes de Nuits Villages Vieilles Vignes 2017"Domaine de Bellene is a well respected Burgundy producer founded by Nicolas P..."$99.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2006
- Brand Domaine Robert Sirugue
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Robert Sirugue Vosne-Romanee Vieilles Vignes 2006"Domaine Robert Sirugue is a relatively unknown producer in Vosne-Romanee, but..."$252.00 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2013
- Brand Domaine De Bellene
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Domaine Bellene Volnay "Les Grands Poissots" 2013"Domaine de Bellene is a well respected Burgundy producer founded by Nicolas P..."$107.99 -
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Jancis Robinson15.5 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2007
- Brand Domaine de l'Arlot
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine de l'Arlot Clos des Forets St Georges 2007"Domaine de l'Arlot a producer based in the Côte de Nuits region. Their known..."$223.98 -
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Jasper Morris M96-98 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Domaine de la Vougeraie
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine de la Vougeraie Gevrey-Chambertin 'Les Mazoyeres' 2019 1.5L Magnum"Soil and subsoil: the mineral fraction is particularly varied, with a mixture..."$1,200.00 -
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Decanter94 points
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Robert Parker's91-93 points
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John Gilman92 points
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Vinous90-92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Domaine Dujac
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Domaine Dujac Morey-St-Denis 1er Cru 2018"This well-priced blend of four Premiers Crus - Clos Sorbé, Millandes, Ruchots..."$399.00 -
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Allen Meadows96+ points
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The Wine Advoca96 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2007
- Brand Domaine Leroy
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Leroy Clos De La Roche Grand Cru 2007"Domaine Leroy is a negociant/wine producer based in the Côte de Nuits region ..."$15,000.00 -
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The Wine Advoca96 points
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Vinous96 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Domaine Leroy
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Leroy Clos De Vougeot Grand Cru 2010"The Domaine Leroy 2015 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is a wine for the ages, open..."$5,800.00 -
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.