Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is a red wine grape native to the Burgundy region of France, where it’s sometimes referred to as “red Burgundy”. Burgundy’s famous Côte d’Or area produces some of the world’s most expensive and collectable wines, including those from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti.

But its charm hasn’t been confined to just one place. You’ll find it flourishing in other European spots, such as Germany (where it goes by the name Spätburgunder), Switzerland, and even Northern Italy.

Venturing further, Pinot Noir can be found in the vineyards of North America, especially in Oregon and California, where winemakers create Pinot Noirs that even give the classic Burgundies a run for their money.

Further afield, you’ll find Pinot Noir in Chile, South Australia, New Zealand, and the cool terrains of Argentina’s Patagonia.

Growing Pinot Noir is no walk in the park. Its delicate, thin skin demands attention and care. This grape loves the cool, which helps it maintain its signature light and refreshing profile. While it’s a fan of sunshine, it’s not too keen on intense heat, making sheltered valleys and coastal areas its favourite spots to grow.

Pinot Noir is a top pick if you’re after a light yet captivating wine.

For those craving more depth, consider a mature red Burgundy or a Pinot Noir from Oregon’s Willamette Valley.

If you lean towards a richer taste, California’s take on Pinot Noir brings forward luscious textures and ripe flavours.

For good value Pinot Noir, look to Germany and New Zealand.

The day of your delivery will depend on which option you’ve chosen at checkout.  

• For a standard delivery, we will deliver your order within three working days. Delivery to the Scottish Highlands, some other areas of Scotland, Northern Ireland and offshore islands can take an extra few days.
• Usual delivery times are between 07.00 and 21.00.
• You can select Next-day or Named-day delivery at checkout – but do bear in mind we don’t deliver on Sundays or Bank Holidays.

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We want you to enjoy every bottle you buy from us. If you are not completely satisfied with any wine, for any reason, just let us know and you’ll receive a refund.  

Plus, we always want you to receive exactly what you need. If we deliver a case and it’s not wanted, just email us at customerservice@laithwaites.com and we’ll take care of it.

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