Pinot Noir

Nantais / Anjou-Saumur / Touraine / Vallée du Loir / Haut-Poitou

Pinot Noir is an emblematic red grape variety of French origin, mainly associated with Burgundy but also grown in the Loire Valley. Introduced several centuries ago, it has adapted well to the region's cooler climate, producing elegant and sought-after red wines.

General features

Pinot Noir produces light to medium-bodied red wines, with delicate tannins and lively acidity. Wines made from this grape are often characterized by subtle aromas of red fruits such as cherry, strawberry and raspberry, as well as earthy and spicy notes.

Oenological skills

  • LightPowerful
  • DrySweet
  • SweetAcid

Aromas

Fruits

Cherry, strawberry...

Végétales

Wet earth

Did you know?

Pinot Noir is the capricious prince of the Loire, particularly in Touraine. Known for its delicate, elegant red wines, in the Loire it shows a face full of finesse, between red fruits and spices. A grape variety which, despite its Burgundian origins, has found a fine place in the Loire sun.