Pinot Meunier

Pinot Meunier is a red grape variety from the Burgundy family and is best known as one of the three classic Champagne grape varieties. Alongside Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, it brings fruit, roundness and early accessibility to many Champagnes.

Typical aromas include red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, apple, fine spice and sometimes slightly floral or earthy notes. Outside Champagne, Pinot Meunier can also be found as a still red wine or rosé, including in Germany under the name Schwarzriesling.

What does Pinot Meunier taste like?

Pinot Meunier usually tastes fruity, soft and accessible. Red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, redcurrant and sometimes a hint of apple or plum shape many wines, accompanied by subtle spice and fine floral notes.

As a sparkling wine, Pinot Meunier often brings juiciness, charm and rounded fruit to the blend. Still wines are usually light to medium-bodied, with moderate tannin, fresh acidity and a smooth, easy-drinking flow.

Where does Pinot Meunier come from?

Pinot Meunier comes from France and is closely associated with Champagne. The variety belongs to the Pinot family and is genetically related to Pinot Noir, but shows its own characteristics through its distinctive leaf hairs and growth habit.

Its most important home remains Champagne, especially in cooler or frost-prone sites. Pinot Meunier is also found in Germany as Schwarzriesling, as well as in England, Austria, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand and other cool-climate wine regions.

What Pinot Meunier styles are there?

The best-known style is Pinot Meunier as a component of Champagne and other high-quality sparkling wines. There, the variety contributes fruit, fullness and early drinkability and can appear both in blends and in varietal Blanc de Noirs interpretations.

As a still wine, Pinot Meunier usually produces pale to medium-bodied red wines with red fruit, fine spice and soft tannin. There are also rosés, fresh natural wine styles and, in some regions, particularly elegant, cool-toned red wines with a Burgundian feel.


What does Pinot Meunier pair with?

Pinot Meunier pairs beautifully with poultry, veal, pork, mushroom dishes, pâtés, mild cheese and dishes with delicate herbal seasoning. Its red fruit and usually moderate structure make it highly versatile at the table.

Sparkling wines with Pinot Meunier accompany aperitifs, fish, white meat dishes, baked foods, quiche and creamy starters. Still red wines pair well with charcuterie, roast chicken, mushroom risotto, lentils, roasted vegetables and, lightly chilled, also with simple snack-style dishes.

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Pinot Meunier is an exciting choice for anyone looking for fruity, elegant wines that are not too heavy. The variety shows its classic strength in Champagne, but can also be surprisingly charming and distinctive as a still red wine.

In our selection, you will find Pinot Meunier and wines containing Pinot Meunier for festive moments, versatile food pairing and curious discoveries beyond the best-known red grape varieties.




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