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The ancient and complex Pinot Noir grape variety<\/h2>\n

History<\/span><\/h3>\n

Pinot noir<\/a>, the emblematic red grape of Burgundy <\/a>and the Champagne region, is the origin of a multitude of other grape varieties, including Chardonnay, Gamay and Aligot\u00e9. <\/span>Pinot noir is a prestigious grape variety that was already cultivated in the Middle Ages.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today,Alsace<\/a> reserves an exclusive place for it in the production of reds and ros\u00e9s. <\/span>Pinot noir now covers 10% of Alsace’s vineyards. <\/span> <\/p>\n

Special features<\/span><\/h3>\n

Pinot noir is particularly revealing of its terroir and gives<\/span> racy wines.<\/span><\/p>\n

The color can take on a whole range of shades, from light ros\u00e9 to ruby red. Although often lightly colored, Pinot Noir benefits from a maceration process that enriches it with tannins, giving it an elegant structure that underpins its aromatic qualities and makes it well-suited to ageing.<\/span><\/p>\n

In its youth, it expresses red fruit aromas (cherry, blackberry, redcurrant, blackcurrant). <\/span>Pinot Noir aged in wooden casks or barrels adds a touch of wood or vanilla to this fruity note. <\/span>As it ages, it evolves<\/span> and animal nuances.<\/span><\/p>\n

Its palette of possible aromas is vast, making it a low-tannin wine that goes well with many dishes,<\/span> including grilled meats, fatty fish and various cheeses (comt\u00e9, brie, cantal).<\/span><\/p>\n

How to serve a Pinot noir<\/h2>\n

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Pinot noir is best enjoyed young<\/strong>, and can generally be kept for between 2 and 7 years, although the best vintages can be kept for up to 10 years.<\/span><\/p>\n

Its ageing produces no deposits, so it doesn’t need to be decanted before consumption. However, it is best drunk in slightly larger glasses, such as Burgundy glasses. <\/span><\/p>\n

Pinot noir becomes fragile with age, so it needs to be handled with care, and should ideally be left to breathe for one to two hours before tasting.<\/span><\/p>\n

The importance of temperature for tasting<\/h2>\n

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Each grape variety and each vintage has its own particularities and therefore an ideal<\/a> tasting temperature<\/a> at which it can express its full flavour. If drunk too cold, it will lose its aromas, and if drunk too hot, it will be too fatty on the palate. <\/span>Serving a wine at the wrong temperature can kill it. <\/span><\/p>\n

Moreover, red wines should be drunk at a higher temperature than whites, as the cold tends to harden the tannins. <\/span><\/p>\n

What’s more, young wines are best served cooler than older ones. <\/span><\/p>\n

What temperature for Pinot noir?<\/h2>\n

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Ideally, a Pinot Noir should be drunk at 16\u00b0C<\/strong>, like most of Burgundy’s great red wines. It is at this temperature that it can reveal its full taste potential. <\/span><\/p>\n

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