Chardonnay - Pinot Noir is a wine blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Champagne, France.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to apple, pear, citrus, red fruits, brioche and toast.
It is planted most seriously in Champagne, Burgundy, Franciacorta and California.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for cool-climate.
It blends readily with Pinot Meunier and Pinot Blanc.
On other labels it goes by Chardonnay Pinot Noir and Chardonnay-Pinot Noir.
At the table it suits bay scallops with garlic and parsley butter, freshly shucked oysters and camembert cheese.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Chardonnay Pinot Noir, Chardonnay-Pinot Noir.
Bottles to look for.
- Barons de Rothschild 'Concordia' Brut, Champagne, France
- Bellavista 'Alma' Assemblage, Franciacorta DOCG, Italy
- Bollinger 'James Bond 007' Edition Brut Millesime, Champagne, France
- Bollinger La Grande Annee Brut, Champagne, France
- Bollinger R.D. Extra Brut, Champagne, France
- Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut 'James Bond 007' Limited Edition, Champagne, France
- Duval-Leroy Femme de Champagne Grand Cru Millesime, France
- Grand Siecle par Laurent-Perrier No 26, Champagne, France
Chardonnay - Pinot Noir: common questions
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02.Where is Chardonnay - Pinot Noir from?+
03.Where is Chardonnay - Pinot Noir grown?+
04.What food pairs with Chardonnay - Pinot Noir?+
05.What else is Chardonnay - Pinot Noir called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.