pinot noir

noun

pi·​not noir ˈpē-(ˌ)nō-ˈnwär How to pronounce pinot noir (audio)
pē-ˈnō-
often capitalized P&N
: a dry red wine produced from the same grape as French burgundy

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The cuvée marries this mineral foundation with fresh notes of pinot noir to create a layered champagne with aging potential. Rachel King, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 He’s also made a 2023 carbonic pinot noir from the same vineyard in concrete egg. Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2024 The blend also includes pinot noir and chardonnay, which contribute to the wine’s overall structure and finesse. Rachel King, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 The adverse weather had a significant impact on pinot meunier (one of the three core grapes used to make champagne, along with chardonnay and pinot noir), leading to disappointing results. Rachel King, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pinot noir 

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, black Pinot

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pinot noir was in 1889

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“Pinot noir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinot%20noir. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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