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Pinot Noir
Grape variety · Burgundy, Oregon, New Zealand
redPale ruby
Light-bodied, silky and fragrant; red fruit turning earthy with age.
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Light-bodied, silky and fragrant; red fruit turning earthy with age.
Soft, plummy and approachable; the gentle half of the Bordeaux blend.
Merlot is a little fuller-bodied.
Merlot is a little firmer in tannin.
Pinot Noir is a little fresher.
Merlot is a little higher in alcohol.
| Pinot Noir | Merlot | |
|---|---|---|
| Grapes | Pinot Noir | Merlot |
| Climate | Cool climates | Moderate to warm |
| Soil | Limestone and clay | Clay suits it best |
| Classification | Grape variety | Grape variety |
| Price | £10–£60 | £7–£40 |
| Food | Duck, salmon, mushrooms | Roast chicken, pork, mushroom dishes |
| Producers | Joseph Drouhin, Felton Road, Cono Sur | Duckhorn, Casa Lapostolle, Château Pétrus (Pomerol) |