Chapter 6 - Pinot Noir Flashcards
When is pinot noir not produced as a single varietal wine?
In sparkling wines such as champagne.
What tertiary aromas can aged pinot develop in bottle?
mushroom, forest floor
What is Burgundy’s most celebrated vineyards for pinot?
Cote d’Or
What are the halves of the Cote d’Or?
North - Cote de Nuits
South - Cote de Beaune
Describe a wine labeled simply Bourgogne AOC
light/medium bodies, low tannin, high acid, fresh red fruit.
Best drunk young, lack flavor intensity to age.
Likely highly priced, due to demand.
Why are ‘village’ different?
Generally on better slopes w/ favorable aspects and well drained soil. Generally better flavor intensity, complexity and length on the finish than Borgogne AOC.
What are the most famous villages for pinot noir, and where are they located?
Located in Cote d'Or
Cote de Nuits
-Gevrey-Chambertin AOC
-Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC
Cote de Beaune
-Beaune AOC
-Pommard AOCWhat direction do premier cru and grand cru vineyards usually face?
South or south-east
What areas in California are known for Pinot Noir?
Carneros (cooled by morning fog - San Pablo Bay)
Sonoma (western parts cooled by Pacific)
Santa Barbara County (sea breezes from W and S)
Why does Oregon produce outstanding pinot noir?
Northerly latitude and exposure to the pacific ocean.
Describe an outstanding Oregon pinot noir
fresh red fruit, subtle oak (smoke, clove) and can develop tertiary in bottle (earth, mushroom)
Describe an outstanding California pinot noir
ripe red fruit, notable flavor from oak (vanilla), and possible tertiary (forest floor, mushroom)
What Chilean region is well suited for pinot noir?
Casablanca Valley (sea breezes and morning fogs from pacific)
Describe a Chilean pinot noir
very fruity, often cooked strawberries. excellent value
Where is pinot noir grown in South Africa? How is it described?
Walker Bay (strong southerly sea breezes) vibrant red fruit flavors
