red grape·Burgundy, France

Pinot Noir

The most mercurial and site-sensitive of all red grapes, Pinot Noir is notoriously difficult to grow but transcendent when conditions align. Its translucent garnet and silk-weight texture are unmistakable; its aromatics range from delicate red fruit to earthy forest floor.

Aging potential

5–20 years for village-level Burgundy; 20–50 for grand cru

Featured Pinot Noir wines

Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes

Domaine Rossignol-Trapet · Burgundy · 2019

Luminous ruby with a garnet core. The aromatics are classic Gevrey — ripe black cherry and kirsch underpinned by subtle earth, dried rose petals, and a hint of game. The palate is medium-full with fine-grained tannins and beautiful concentration from old-vine material. The 2019 warmth gives generous fruit without sacrificing the village's characteristic structure.