Pinot Noir, or Pinot Noir with white juice, is particularly widespread in Sancerre, where it is often vinified as a single varietal (as in Burgundy) and in the eastern Touraine (rather as an assembly this time, where it is used with Gamay and Cabernet Franc). It produces elegant wines, with a beautiful ruby red color and fine tannins. In addition to red wines, Pinot Noir also produces fruity and elegant rosé wines. While Pinot Noir is a world-renowned grape variety, it is planted in many countries, but its expression in the Loire Valley remains unique. Another French exception!
Pinot noir
aka Franc pinot
A Touch of Burgundy in the Loire: The Delicate Song of Pinot Noir.
While Pinot Noir is the emblematic grape variety of Burgundy, it is also found in the Loire Valley, particularly in the Sancerre, Cheverny and eastern Touraine regions. Loire Pinot Noir, with its distinctive red fruit aromas and finesse, accounts for about fifteen percent of the region’s total red wine production. It is particularly appreciated for…
