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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Punt Road
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Airlie Bank Pinot Noir 2021"A medium bodied palate with vibrant cherry and plum flavours. Hints of spice ..."$21.90 -
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Mark Faber95 points
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Jane Faulkner92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Atlas Wines
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Atlas Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2020"Very elegant and pale in colour, slight garnet coming through, started on nos..."$35.00 -
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James Halliday95 points
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Nick Stock95 points
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Campbell Mattin95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Bicknell FC
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.2% Alcohol
Bicknell FC 'Applecross' Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2019"Made by Gourmet Traveller Winemaker of the year 2017, Dave Bicknell. A showca..."$50.00 -
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The Wine Advoca93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Domaine AF Gros
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine AF Gros Echezeaux Grand Cru 2015"There has been a sorting table at the family winery since 2008, after which t..."$649.99 -
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Decanter94 points
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The Wine Advoca93 points
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Vinous93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Bernard et Thierry Glantenay Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes 2017"The Glantenays have two parcels inside the clos, one comparatively young and ..."$285.00 -
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Stephen Tanzer90 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2011
- Brand Domaine Chandon de Briailles
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Domaine Chandon de Briailles Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Ile des Vergelesses 2011"The reds are charming and smooth. Their aromas are fresh (black and red curra..."$139.99 -
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Neal Martin98 points
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Allen Meadows94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüe
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Comte Georges De Vogue Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2018"Once again the colour is notably dark. Really intriguing deep dark fruit nose..."$1,650.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2014
- 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 2014"Domaine de Bellene is a well respected Burgundy producer founded by Nicolas P..."$115.98 -
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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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Wine Enthusiast94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2014
- Brand Domaine De Bellene
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Domaine de Bellene Les Greves Beaune Premier Cru 2014"The 2014 Beaune 1er Cru Les Grèves has a pleasantly strict nose, a little tig..."$174.99 -
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Allen Meadows92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Domaine De Bellene
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Domaine de Bellene Les Greves Beaune Premier Cru 2018"Les Greves is named for its gravelly soils, which are based on limestone and ..."$224.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Domaine De Bellene
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine de Bellene Volnay Les Grands Poisots 2015"Domaine de Bellene is a well respected Burgundy producer founded by Nicolas P..."$139.99 -
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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 Volnay Les Grands Poisots 2017"A parcel-selection from the Cote de Beaune’s most highly regarded village, fr..."$130.99 -
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Jancis Robinson16 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Domaine De Bellene
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine de Bellene Vosne-Romanee Les Quartiers de Nuits 2016"Domaine de Bellene is a well respected Burgundy producer founded by Nicolas P..."$189.99 -
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Burghound91 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2007
- Brand Domaine de l'Arlot
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine De L'Arlot Nuits Saint Georges Clos Des Forets Saint Georges 2007"In Burgundy the monopoly (single estate vineyard) defines a unit of land, a t..."$224.99 -
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Robert Parker's93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2014
- Brand Domaine de la Pousse d'Or
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine de la Pousse d'Or "Clos des 60 Ouvrees" 1er Volnay Monopole 2014"Here too a subtle touch of wood sets off the notably ripe and highly spiced a..."$279.99 -
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Allan Meadows90 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2014
- Brand Domaine de Montille
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine de Montille Beaune 1er Cru Les Perrieres 2014"Domaine de Montille is a Burgundy producer known for its Pinot Noir from high..."$259.99 -
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Burghound94 points
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The Wine Advoca94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Domaine de Montille
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine de Montille En Champans Volnay 2015""En Champans" is one of the most highly regarded vineyards of Volnay. This st..."$299.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Domaine Faiveley
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine Faiveley Mercurey Le Clos du Roy 1er 2015"Founded in 1825 Domaine Faiveley is one of the largest estates in Burgundy, a..."$115.98 -
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United Cellars95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Domaine Geantet Pansiot
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Geantet-Pansiot Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Baudes 2017"Third generation vigneron, Vincent Géantet leads this Gevrey-Chambertin based..."$280.01 -
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Jancis Robinson16.5 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2014
- Brand Domaine Hudelot-Baillet
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Hudelot-Baillet "Les Charmes" 1er Cru Chambolle-Musigny 2014""Mid cherry red. Much more intensely fruited on the nose, ripe but fresh cher..."$259.99 -
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Burghound93 points
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The Wine Advoca93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2009
- Brand Domaine Jean Grivot
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine Jean Grivot Nuits St Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Boudots' 2009"Over the last decade, Domaine Grivot is considered one of the top and most co..."$490.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2014
- Brand Jean-Luc & Eric Burguet
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Jean Luc & Eric Burguet Les Prince Vin Bourgogne 2014"The red wines are simply brilliant: most of what I’ve tasted so far has been ..."$85.00 -
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Neil Martin92 points
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Allen Meadows91 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Jean Tardy
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Jean Tardy Nuits-St-Georges Bas De Combe Vieilles Vignes 2015"(from 80-year-old vines adjacent to Vosne-Romanée): Moderately saturated dark..."$169.99 -
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.