Pinot Noir
3 wines
About Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir originally comes from Burgundy, where it has set the benchmark for elegant red wine for centuries. It is a thin-skinned, early-ripening grape notorious for its sensitivity: it asks for a cool climate, a precise hand in the vineyard and just as much restraint in the cellar.
Character
Pinot Noir makes no powerhouses but wines of finesse: light red to ruby, with aromas of red berry, cherry, violet and — as the wine ages — undergrowth, mushroom and spice. The tannin is fine, the acidity fresh, and the texture often silky.
In natural wine
No grape reflects the terroir and the maker’s hand so clearly. Natural winemakers value Pinot Noir for exactly that reason: minimal intervention, spontaneous fermentation and low sulphur produce wines that are lively, fragrant and transparent. It also shines as a light red “glouglou” or as a base for pet-nat and blanc de noirs.
At the table
Versatile at the table: poultry, duck, grilled salmon, mushroom dishes or soft cheeses. Don’t serve too warm (14–16 °C) so the finesse is preserved.
