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Vinous98 points
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Robert Parker's95 points
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Decanter93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2006
- Brand Billecart Salmon
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire 2006"Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire 2006 is an exceptional champagne that ..."$1,199.00 -
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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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Robert Parker's94 points
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James Suckling92 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 Brut Nature NV"All of Coessens's champagnes come from the lieu-dit of Largillier. All are ma..."$160.00 -
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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 -
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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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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand None
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine Julien Nuit Saint Georges 2020"Domaine Julien is proud to present its exquisite Nuit Saint Georges 2020 wine..."$159.01 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Domaine Maume
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Maume Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru 2010"The Mazis Chambertin climat is very well situated, just beneath Ruchottes-Cha..."$549.99 -
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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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Jancis Robinson17 points
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Allen Meadows93 points
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The Wine Advoca92 points
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Vinous92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Domaine Jean-Marc Bouley
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Jean-Marc Bouley Clos des Chenes 1er Cru Volnay 2016"Rich full dark red to purple. There is significant depth to this, while retai..."$250.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Saint and Scholar
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Rose
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Saint And Scholar Pinot Noir Rose 2019"An intriguing wine, firstly boasting a pale salmon colour, closely mimicking ..."$21.99 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Hare and Tortoise
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
The Hare And The Tortoise Pinot Noir 2023"Sourced from Lower & Upper Yarra Valley fruit. The unique combination of soil..."$21.99 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Tread Softly
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.2% Alcohol
Tread Softly Premium Pinot Noir 2020 Low Alc."Summary: Tread Softly is a contemporary range of wines seeking to deliver del..."$14.99 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Maison Andre Goichot
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Andre Goichot Cotes de Nuits 2019"Andre Goichot Cotes de Nuits 2019 is a wine that embodies the essence of the ..."$60.01 -
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Mark Faber93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Château de Lachassagne
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Chateau De Lachassagne Clos Du Chateau Monopole Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2018"Château de Lachassagne is an exceptional place, located in the very south of ..."$34.99 -
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Mark Faber93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Château de Lachassagne
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Chateau De Lachassagne Clos Du Chateau Monopole Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2018"Château de Lachassagne is an exceptional place, located in the very south of ..."$34.99 -
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Mark Faber94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Château de Lachassagne
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Chateau De Lachassagne Clos Du Chateau Monopole Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2020"Château de Lachassagne is an exceptional place, located in the very south of ..."$29.99 -
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Allen Meadows93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Domaine Ballot-Millot
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Ballot Millot Pommard 1er Cru Pezerolles 2017"The estate, managed by Philippe Ballot, who followed his father Raymond, and ..."$189.99 -
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Jancis Robinson18 points
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Decanter98 points
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Vinous96 points
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Wine Spectator96 points
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The Wine Advoca95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Domaine des Lambrays
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Domaine des Lambrays Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru 2019"The 2019 made with 80% whole bunch and 60% new oak. Displaying a firm structu..."$1,375.00 -
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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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Jasper Morris M95 points
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Burghound94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Domaine Dujac
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Domaine Dujac Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Aux Combottes 2019"Jacques Seysses started Domaine Dujac in 1968. He was not born in Burgundy, b..."$425.00 -
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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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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 -
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.