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Allen Meadows94 points
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The Wine Advoca93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2011
- Brand Clos de Tart
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Clos De Tart Monopole Grand Cru 2011"Although already approachable, the balance was truly exceptional and this sho..."$649.99 -
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Decanter92 points
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The Wine Advoca91 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand None
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Domaine des Lambrays Morey-St-Denis Village 2019"This village-level Morey is from two, roughly equal-sized parcels at the top ..."$199.00 -
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Richard Horsley16.5 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2012
- Brand Domaine Dublere
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine Dublere Les Blanchards 1er Morey-St-Denis 2012""Delicate on the nose, then much more precise and expansive on the palate tha..."$123.99 -
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Jancis Robinson17 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Domaine Dujac
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine Dujac Morey-St-Denis 1er Cru 2016"Hand picked, little or no destemming, depending on the vintage. Indigenous ye..."$550.00 -
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Jasper Morris M93 points
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Burghound92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Domaine Dujac
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Domaine Dujac Morey-St-Denis 1er Cru 2019"This well-priced blend of four Premiers Crus - Clos Sorbé, Millandes, Ruchots..."$300.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Raphet Gerard
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Gerard Raphet Morey-Saint-Denis 2015"The reds are charming and smooth. Their aromas are fresh (black and red curra..."$135.00 -
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Neal Martin91-93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Domaine Taupenot Merme
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Taupenot Morey St Denis La Riotte 1er Cru 2016"An essence of crushed black fruits on the nose, accented by licorice and viol..."$290.00 -
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.