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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Amen Break
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Amen Break Central Otago Pinot Noir 2022"Rich, deep ruby colour and inviting aromas of dark cherry, raspberry, and a h..."$30.00 -
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Vinous93 points
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James Suckling93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Bodegas Salentein
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Bodegas Salentein Primus Pinot Noir 2018"This wine of a soft crimson color with intermediate intensity, has a slight p..."$69.99 -
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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 2017
- Brand Domaine Chandon de Briailles
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Chandon de Briailles Corton-Clos du Roi Grand Cru 2017"Domaine Chandon de Briailles is a wine producer in the north of the Côte de B..."$299.99 -
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Vinous93 points
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Allen Meadows92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Domaine Chandon de Briailles
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Chandon de Briailles Corton-Marechaudes Grand Cru 2016"Domaine Chandon de Briailles Corton-Maréchaudes Grand Cru 2016 is a fruity re..."$325.00 -
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Jancis Robinson17 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Domaine Chandon de Briailles
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Chandon de Briailles Corton-Marechaudes Grand Cru 2017"Domaine Chandon de Briailles is a wine producer in the north of the Côte de B..."$325.00 -
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Allen Meadows95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Chateau de la Tour
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau de la Tour Clos Vougeot 'Vieilles Vignes' Grand Cru 2015"Domaine Chateeau de la Tour is one of the leading producers with holdings in ..."$600.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Dalrymple Vineyards
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Dalrymple Single Site Coal River Valley Pinot Noir 2021"Alluring aromas of red cherries, forest floor, liquorice and flint adorn purp..."$65.00 -
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Burghound95 points
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Vinous94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2015
- Brand David Duband
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
David Duband Chambertin Grand Cru 2015"The wood treatment is subtle and easily allows the reserved array of red berr..."$849.99 -
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The Wine Front94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand DML
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
DML VIN Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2021"DML VIN is a collaboration between the D'Anna family, Sam Middleton and Jord..."$59.00 -
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Decanter91 points
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Alistair Cooper93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Domaine AF Gros
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Domaine Af Gros Bourgogne Hautes Cotes De Nuits 2021"There has been a sorting table at the family winery since 2008, after which t..."$79.99 -
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The Wine Advoca93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2014
- Brand Domaine AF Gros
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine AF Gros Echezeaux Grand Cru 2014"There has been a sorting table at the family winery since 2008, after which t..." -
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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..." -
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Vinous95 points
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Burghound94 points
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The Wine Advoca94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Domaine Arlaud
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Arlaud Clos St-Denis Grand Cru 2015"With only 900 bottles produced, this Clos-Saint-Denis expresses all the compl..."$674.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Domaine Armand Heitz
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Armand Heitz Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Poutures 2019"It seems that the site of Pommard is one of the oldest winemaking activities ..."$179.00 -
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Jancis Robinson17.5 points
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Robert Parker's95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux Echezeaux Grand Cru 2016"The wine offers tremendous finesse, perfume and texture. Fermented with 100% ..." -
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Decanter96 points
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Vinous93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2013
- Brand Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux Romanee-St-Vivant Grand Cru 2013"Just a few metres from Romanée-Conti, this plot is raised organically in orde..." -
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Allan Meadows92-95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Bouchard Père and Fils
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils Le Corton Grand Cru 2021"The legacy of Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils, founded in 1731 by Michel Boucha..."$360.00 -
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Robert Parker's93-95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Bouchard Père and Fils
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils Volnay 1er Cru Taille Pieds 2021"Founded in 1731 in Beaune by Michel Bouchard, Bouchard Père & Fils, is one of..."$190.00 -
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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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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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Jasper Morris M92-94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Domaine de la Pousse d'Or
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Corton-Clos du Roi Grand Cru 2019"Domaine de La Pousse d'Or is a high-profile domaine based in the village of V..."$320.00 -
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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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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Domaine de Montille
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Hubert de Montille Clos de Vougeot Grand cru 2019"Domaine de Montille is a Burgundy producer known for its Pinot Noir from high..."$580.00
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.