Pinot Meunier

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(aka. Auvergnat Gris, Black Riesling, Blance Feuille, Blaue Positschtraube, Farineux Noir, Miller's Burgundy, Morillon Tacone, Mullerrebe)

Pinot Meunier’s heritage is traced to northern France, where it is particularly read more...important in France’s Champagne region. Here, it is the most planted variety, with acreage roughly equivalent to the acreages of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir combined. It offers youthful fruit character and tart acidity to the traditional blend. However, wines which are predominantly Pinot Meunier tend to be less age worthy. Pinot Meunier is well suited to cool climates, as it buds later than Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. This makes it less susceptible than its more noble partners to frost. It also ripens earlier than Pinot Noir. In North America, Pinot Meunier can be found in New York State’s Finger Lakes region, where it is known as Black Riesling. More notably however, California growers in regions such as Caneros and the Anderson Valley, wishing to produce authentic champagne-style wines, introduced Meunier to the vineyards in the 1980s. Today, most all of the state’s 300 acres of PM reside in the Carneros area. Some work is being done with this vareital as a still wine, most prominently in Oregon, Washington State, Germany, and France’s Loire Valley. When produced as a still wine, the result is a product that is a light red to rosé in color, with crisp acidity and some smoky notes. Although these wines are not designed to age, they are very enjoyable in their youth.


It is a shame you rarely get the recognition
that your cousin Pinot Noir or Miss Chardonnay
receive. At all the fashionable celebrations
those two stars seem to be the toast of the
evening, while you, poor little Cinderalla, are
left in the fizz to do most of the work. Perhaps
it is a perceived lack of sophistication. No matter,
your global family understands what an important
part of the mix you are. Your youthful effervescence
and sparkling personality are irrepressible. You're
our favorite pop-up girl!    (hide)

Nicki Gig reviewed Domaine Chandon Pinot Meunier 2007:

November 2009

Nicki Gig

red fruit intertwined with an earthy, brambly vegetal like aromas, and the bountiful flavors of red fruit evolve on the palate - cranberry, pomegrante, raspberry with some exotic brown spices, nutmeg. Softer tannin...

Domaine Chandon Pinot Meunier 2007

Starting at $26^.79 Snoothrank: 3/5

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Philip reviewed Domaine Chandon Pinot Meunier 2007:

November 2009

Philip

A very earthy nose of mushrooms, wet soil and truffles. Firm acids on the attack, give way to sour cherry and raspberry flavors. The finish is taught, but offers good fruit and some nice vanilla tones from the oak.

Domaine Chandon Pinot Meunier 2007

Starting at $26^.79 Snoothrank: 3/5

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jmazz reviewed Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Brut NV:

November 2009

jmazz

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Brut NV

Starting at $26^.07 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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ccarpita reviewed Domaine Chandon Pinot Meunier 2007:

November 2009

ccarpita

Very vegetative, herbal, and tea-like qualities on the nose, with a delicate and complex mouth. I wouldn't want to drink a lot of it, but for one glass it's very nice. Definitely a thinker instead of a doer.

Domaine Chandon Pinot Meunier 2007

Starting at $26^.79 Snoothrank: 3/5

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mark reviewed Domaine Chandon Pinot Meunier 2007:

November 2009

mark

As rare as it is to find, I was pretty excited to try a varietal Pinot Meunier. There's a savory film on the nose, with hot hints of spice and dried red fruit. The flavors are quite bright, and also quite tart and acidic....

Domaine Chandon Pinot Meunier 2007

Starting at $26^.79 Snoothrank: 3/5

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yumpickles reviewed Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Brut NV:

November 2009

yumpickles

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Brut NV

Starting at $26^.07 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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jubault reviewed Chanoine Champagne Tsarine:

November 2009

jubault

Tsarine Champagne offer TOP value for money. Nice nose of peach and vanilla. Nicely balanced flavor, A core of broad acidity with soft fruits on the side, and medium mousse. A long, balanced finish with a hint of citrus...

Chanoine Champagne Tsarine

Starting at $45^.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

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Billy Goat reviewed Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Brut NV:

October 2009

Billy Goat

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Brut NV

Starting at $26^.07 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Chad Upjohn reviewed Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne NV:

October 2009

Chad Upjohn

Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne NV

Starting at $31^.63 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Chad Upjohn reviewed Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon 1999:

October 2009

Chad Upjohn

Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon 1999

Starting at $134^.24 Snoothrank: 4/5

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