Pinot Meunier

Pinot Meunier — Red grape that forms one of the three permitted varieties in Champagne alongside Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, contributing fruitiness and.

Regions Where Grown

Champagne 750 wines England 9 wines Napa Valley 7 wines Champagne Grand Cru 'Cramant' 6 wines Victoria 5 wines Pfalz 4 wines Mendoza 4 wines Marlborough 4 wines Champagne Premier Cru 4 wines Crémant d'Alsace 4 wines Champagne Grand Cru 'Chouilly' 4 wines Okanagan Valley 3 wines

Countries

France 790 wines United States 30 wines Australia 18 wines United Kingdom 16 wines Germany 8 wines New Zealand 6 wines Italy 6 wines Argentina 5 wines

Top Wines

Les Valnons Brut Nature Champagne Grand Cru 'Aÿ' Roger Pouillon & Fils · 4.89★ Les Riceys Cuvée Cyriès Brut Millesimé Champagne Walczak · 4.83★ Grande Reserve Millesime Brut Champagne Jumeau-Delozanne · 4.80★ Privée Brut Champagne Veuve Clicquot · 4.80★ Grand Siècle Les Réserves Cuvée No. 571 Champagne Laurent-Perrier · 4.79★ Cristal Vinothèque Louis Roederer · 4.77★ Pur Meunier Brut Nature Champagne Caillez Lemaire · 4.70★ Green Brut Champagne (Limited Edition) Armand de Brignac · 4.67★

Grape Comparisons

Cabernet Sauvignon vs Pinot Meunier
Chardonnay vs Pinot Meunier
Merlot vs Pinot Meunier
Pinot Noir vs Pinot Meunier
Syrah/Shiraz vs Pinot Meunier
Cabernet Franc vs Pinot Meunier
Grenache vs Pinot Meunier
Sauvignon Blanc vs Pinot Meunier

Wine Styles

Traditional Method Sparkling

Flavor Notes

Biscuit

Winemaking Methods

Disgorgement (Dégorgement) Dosage Riddling (Remuage)

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About Pinot Meunier

Pinot Meunier is a red grape that forms one of the three permitted varieties in Champagne alongside Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, contributing fruitiness and early-drinking character to blends. It is grown widely in the Marne Valley and is increasingly bottled as a varietal wine.

At a Glance

Color
Red
Wines
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