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James Suckling92 points
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Robert Parker's91 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage NV
- Brand Coessens Larfillier
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Champagne Coessens Largillier Blanc de Noirs NV"All of Coessens's champagnes come from the lieu-dit of Largillier. All are ma..."$139.00 -
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Falstaff Magazi94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage NV
- Brand Champagne Drappier
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Champagne Drappier Rose de Saignee NV"We are one of the rare Houses producing Rosé by the saignée method. Several d..."$129.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2013
- Brand Jacquinot and Fils
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.4% Alcohol
Champagne Jacquinot 'Symphonie Rose Millesime' 2013"Champagne Jacquinot 'Symphonie Rose Millesime' 2013 is an exquisite champagne..."$149.00 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage NV
- Brand Louise Brison
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Champagne Louise Brison 'Impertinente Brut' Brut Rose NV"Champagne Louise Brison is a tiny Organic and Biodynamically farmed vineyard ..."$110.00 -
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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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- 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 -
- 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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- 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 -
- 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 "Les Tuileries" 2016"Domaine Henri Richard is located in Gevrey on the D974 a little south of Dom..."$145.00 -
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Alistair Cooper93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Domaine Rossignol-Trapet
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Rossignol-Trapet Beaune 1er Cru Teurons 2019"What gloriously delicious fruit here, very lifted raspberry with a very subtl..."$130.00 -
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VertdeVin93 points
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Jasper Morris M93 points
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Burghound92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Domaine Rossignol-Trapet
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Rossignol-Trapet Beaune 1er Cru Teurons 2020"What gloriously delicious fruit here, very lifted raspberry with a very subtl..."$149.99 -
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VertdeVin93 points
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Decanter93 points
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Jasper Morris M93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Domaine Rossignol-Trapet
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Rossignol-Trapet Gevrey-Chambertin 'Vieilles Vignes' 2020"This is one of the most complete Gevrey village wines you will find: multiple..."$129.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Maison Marchand-Tawse
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine Tawse Le Clos du Roi 1er Beaune 2015"Marchand Tawse is a leading Burgundian producer (Domaine Tawse) in Beaune, p..."$138.99 -
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Gary Walsh95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Dry River
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Dry River Pinot Noir 2020"There is a light charred oak note present, easily confused with toasted almon..."$149.00 -
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Decanter92 points
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The Wine Advoca92+ points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Domaine Suremain
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Eric de Suremain Monthelie Rouge 1er Cru ‘Clou des Chênes’ 2018"This is always the demure wine of the group; shy and subtle. A beautiful ruby..."$120.00 -
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Burghound91 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Raphet Gerard
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Gerard Raphet Morey-Saint-Denis 2017"Among the most classic interpretations of Morey-Saint-Denis. Not only grapes ..." -
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Huon Hooke92 points
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VertdeVin91-92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage NV
- Brand Jacquinot and Fils
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Jacquinot & Fils Blanc de Noirs Brut Champagne"Jacquinot & Fils Blanc de Noirs Brut Champagne is an exceptional wine that em..."$115.01 -
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Allan Meadows91 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2014
- Brand Domaine Hubert Lignier
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Lignier-Michelot Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes 2014"Domaine Lignier-Michelot is a wine producer based in the village of Morey-Sai..."$130.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Littorai Wines
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Littorai Les Larmes Pinot Noir 2018"Anderson Valley blend of vineyards – the pressed wines from any of the vineya..."$139.99 -
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Vinous93 points
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The Wine Advoca93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Peay Vineyards
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Peay Vineyards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2017"The 2017 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast comes from 100% estate fruit this vintage. P..." -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Pierre-Yves-Colin-Morey
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Monthelie Rouge 2021"The beautiful village of Monthelie can be found between Meursault and Volnay ..."$124.99 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Stefano Lubiana
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Stefano Lubiana Il Giardino Pinot Noir 2021"Stefano Lubiana Il Giardino Pinot Noir 2021 is an exceptional wine that is wo..."$100.00 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Stefano Lubiana
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Stefano Lubiana Ruscello Pinot Noir 2021"The Stefano Lubiana Ruscello Pinot Noir 2021 is a beautiful expression of coo..."$100.00
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.