Having lived in Yorkshire a few years ago I still can’t believe that they grow Pinot Noir there… though it’s definitely cold enough. Definitely looking forward to try one day this pinot noir from Yorkshire Heart.
Yorkshire Pinot Noir
Pinot noir’s best friend
Époisses from Berthaut, great with pinot noir from Bourgogne… or anywhere else.
Pinot noir World day, 18th August. Be ready!
Mastei Vernacoli Pinot Nero
Probably my first Pinot Noir from Italy. Called Pinot Nero it is mostly grown in Northern Italy needing the cool evenings from the altitude.
Light and easy. Will have to try more of those
Figaro article on Clos Vougeot
Great article (in French only) about Pinot Noir from Clos Vougeot in Burgundy, one of the kings of Pinot Noir. Thomas Jefferson went there to visit it in 1787
https://www.lefigaro.fr/style/les-pinots-noirs-du-clos-de-vougeot-20220724
The drink business top 12 Pinot Noir 2022
As a Pinot Noir lover, I could not pass The drink business’s ranking of top Pinot Noir 2022.
Enjoy!
Great Falstaff article on Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is one of the most important grape variety and very addictive. Falstaff.com gives a great overview of various growing region, starting with my home region of Burgundy.
https://www.falstaff.com/en/nd/why-the-world-loves-pinot-noir/
La Paulée
Pinot noir should always be enjoyed in good company. Mixing white and red from Burgundy, Chardonnay and mostly Pinot noir. This pictures is a display of many of the top names of Burgundy wines, 1er Cru and Grand Cru.
La Paulée is a kind of Burgundy party, taking its name from the original Paulée de Meursault. Each guest must bring at least one bottle of his favorite Burgundy and share with friends. This makes great memories and great parties.
Record sales at Hospices de Beaune
The 2020 Hospices de Beaune wine sales was supposed to take place on 15th Nov 2020. It was postponed at the last minute to 13th December but did not disappoint.
This particular sales was really special due to CoVid pandemic. Most people expected the wine prices to get down a bit from the last years steep increase. In fact, prices remained very stable compared to last year, apart from the president’s barrel “La pièce des présidents” that went for 660.000 euros to an anonymous Chinese buyer represented by Maison Albert Bichot. Other bidders added 120.000 euros and 20.000 euros, making it a 780.000 euros donation for the French hospitals.
The total amount of the sale is €13,438,700. 630 barrels were on offer this year, comprising 50 different cuvées, 33 red and 17 white. The total number was 474 red wine barrels and 156 white wine barrels.
Oregon
North of California, Oregon has developed a great reputation for Pinot Noir. The growing area is centered around Willamette Valley, which is about 240 km long. It is about the same latitude as Burgundy and of about the same length as the Burgundy Coast wine area. Most famous wineries are located around Dundee, close to Portland. Several Burgundy winemakers have created or bought domains in Oregon, including Meo-Camuzet’s Nicolas-Jay.
Oregon Pinot noir tend to be smoother than Burgundy but highly sophisicated thanks to the cool climate of the area.