The Wine VaultPinot Noir
The heartbreak grape, notoriously difficult to grow but capable of producing the most elegant, complex red wines in the world. Thin-skinned and sensitive to terroir.
Origin
Burgundy, France
Serving temperature
14-16°C
Aging potential
3-20+ years for Grand Cru Burgundy
What Pinot Noir tastes like
Red cherry, raspberry, mushroom, earth, violets.
Food pairings
- Roast salmon
- Duck confit
- Gruyère
- Wild mushroom dishes
Classic regions
- Burgundy
- Oregon
- Central Otago
- Sonoma Coast
Fun fact
Pinot Noir is one of the oldest cultivated grape varieties, with records dating back over 2,000 years in Burgundy.