Pinot Meunier is a variety of black wine grape that plays a crucial role in the production of Champagne. It is considered to be the less glamorous sibling of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, which are the other two key components of classic Champagne. As a varietal wine, Pinot Meunier is often characterized by its fresh fruit flavors, early maturity, and high yield.
Due to its higher acid content and lighter body, it's not usually used on its own to produce wine, but rather as a blending grape to add freshness and acidity to blends. Its fresh aromas often include red fruits such as cherry, raspberry or plum.
The name "meunier" stems from the French word for miller, a reference to the flour-like dusting on the underside of its leaves which look as though they have been dusted in flour. The grape has high frost resistance which makes it very useful in regions that have harsh frosts. It is mostly grown in France, particularly in the Champagne region, although it can be found in wine regions around the world.
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Paradise Springs Winery
13219 Yates Ford Road
Clifton, VA 20124
United States
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Chateau Grand Traverse
12239 Center Road
Traverse City, MI 49686
United States
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Willakenzie Estate
19143 NE Laughlin Rd
Yamhill, OR 97148
United States
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Amalie Robert Estate
13531 Bursell Road
Dallas, OR 97338
United States
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Bouchaine Vineyards
1075 Buchli Station Road
Napa, CA 94559
United States
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Mumm Napa
8445 Silverado Trail
Rutherford, CA 94573
United States
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Domaine Chandon
1 California Drive
Yountville, CA 94599
United States
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Langham Wine Estate
Crawthorne Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 7NG
United Kingdom
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CHAFOR Wine Estate
High Hedges Vineyard, Preston Bissett Road
Gawcott
MK18 4HT
United Kingdom
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Hambledon Vineyard
East St, Hambledon
Hampshire
PO7 4RY
United Kingdom
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Hoffmann and Rathbone
New House Winery
Mountfield
East Sussex
TN32 5JP
United Kingdom
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Champagne Christian Briard
21 rue du Plessier
02850 Jaulgonne
France
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Luigi Bosca
Edificio Panamericana Plaza, Tronador 4890
1430 Lujan de Cuyo
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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Symphonia Wines
1699 Boggy Creek Road
Myrrhee VIC 3732
Australia
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Spring Vale Vineyard
130 Spring Vale Road
Cranbrook TAS 7190
Australia
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Iron Pot Bay Vineyard
7 West Bay Road
Rowella TAS 7270
Australia
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Sedona Estate
182 Shannons Road
Murrindindi VIC 3717
Australia
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White Box
105 Killara Rd, VIC
Gruyere 3770
Australia
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Seppelt Great Western Winery
36 Cemetery Road
Great Western VIC 3374
Australia