Pinot Meunier is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Champagne, France.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-low tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for confected fruit and smoky flavors.
The regions that matter for it are Champagne, Loire Valley, Moselle and Carneros AVA.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for cool climates.
It blends readily with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Watch for the synonyms: Meunier, Gris Meunier, Farineux and Noirin Enfarine.
At the table it suits tuna rillettes, salt and pepper squid and prawns steamed in banana leaves.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Meunier, Gris Meunier, Farineux, Noirin Enfarine, Mullerrebe, Muller-Traube, Schwarzriesling, Dusty Miller, Miller's Burgundy.
Bottles to look for.
- Benoit Dehu 'La Rue des Noyers', Champagne, France
- Bereche et Fils Vallee de la Marne Rive Gauche Extra Brut, Champagne, France
- Chartogne-Taillet Les Barres Extra Brut, Champagne, France
- Dom Caudron 'Prediction' Le Meunier au Singulier Brut Nature, Champagne, France
- Domaine Aurelien Lurquin 'Les Crayeres du Levant' Meunier Brut Zero, Champagne, France
- Domaine Lagille L'Inattendue Brut, Champagne, France
- Domaine Nowack 'La Fontinette' Meunier Extra Brut, Champagne, France
- Domaine Nowack 'Les Terres Bleues' Extra Brut, Champagne, France
Pinot Meunier: common questions
01.What does Pinot Meunier taste like?+
02.Where is Pinot Meunier from?+
03.Where is Pinot Meunier grown?+
04.What food pairs with Pinot Meunier?+
05.What else is Pinot Meunier called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.