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Alistair Cooper17 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Jean-Luc & Eric Burguet
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Jean-Luc et Eric Burguet Mes Favorites Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2017""Has just a touch more weight to the nose than the Symphonie. There is a real..."$269.97 -
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Mark Faber94+ points
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Alistair Cooper92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Bodega Volcanes de Chile
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Bodega Volcanes De Chile Pinot Noir 2021"“The Chilean volcanic terroir is nothing but dynamic. Many of our vineyards a..."$28.00 -
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Jancis Robinson17 points
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Alistair Cooper17 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Chateau de Pommard
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Chateau de Pommard Clos Marey Monge Monopole Esprits 2018"Clos Marey‑Monge is a collection of different micro-climates and soil types. ..."$199.00 -
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Decanter91 points
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Alistair Cooper93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Domaine AF Gros
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Domaine Af Gros Bourgogne Hautes Cotes De Nuits 2020"There has been a sorting table at the family winery since 2008, after which t..."$79.99 -
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Jancis Robinson17 points
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Alistair Cooper93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Domaine Henri Richard
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Henri Richard Gevrey-Chambertin "Aux Corvees" 2016"Domaine Henri Richard is located in Gevrey on the D974 a little south of Doma..."$132.00 -
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Allen Meadows93* points
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Alistair Cooper94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Domaine Henri Richard
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine Henri Richard Mazoyeres-Chambertin Grand Cru 2017"Domaine Henri Richard is located in Gevrey on the D974 a little south of Doma..."$375.00 -
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Allen Meadows90 points
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Alistair Cooper94 points
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Jasper Morris M90 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Domaine Rossignol-Trapet
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Rossignol-Trapet Gevrey-Chambertin 'Vieilles Vignes' 2019"This is one of the most complete Gevrey village wines you will find: multiple..."$110.00 -
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.