Loudenotte Pinot Noir

Loudnotte

GRAPES: Pinot Noir

VINTAGE: 2022

REGION: Pays D’OC, France

ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 13%

PRICE: $6.99

With Halloween behind us and daylight savings coming to an end, it’s time to open a bottle of wine and start Christmas decorating! While some consider it quite controversial to decorate before Thanksgiving, I wanted to get my foodie Christmas trees < last seen HERE> up before I left for London. Given the cooler temperatures in Nashville, it was only fitting to open up a bottle of red. I don’t want to jinx myself, but the weather has been incredibly wonderful in the last few days. This weekend, I pulled out a bottle of Loudenotte Pinot Noir from France. This is a bottle that I purchased a few months ago, but I enjoyed it so much that I didn’t take down my tasting notes. I popped by Trader Joe’s to grab another bottle of this gem and see what other bottles have hit the shelves while I’ve been traveling.

This bottle of Pinot Noir hails from Pays D’OC, France. It is a pretty popular region for wine. Located in the Southern part of France, near the Meditteranean Sea and the mountain, more than 58 grape varietals are grown here. Grapes benefit from the sunny Mediterranean climate and diverse soils, including sandy, limestone, shale, clay, and pebbly. 

Seeing as this is my second bottle of Loudnotte, you know it will be a good one.

Without further ado, let's jump into the tasting details. Shall we?

Tasting Notes:

  • Deep ruby, almost maroon-red hue

  • Well balanced; Medium body and medium + acidity

  • A hint of spice with subtle minerality

  • Mild tannins

  • Strong notes of cherry with hints of raspberry and strawberry

Verdict:

Y’all, this bottle has my vote. I found it to drink well above its price point and one that drinks even better on the second day. A few of you may come for me, but this would be a great bottle to enjoy by the fire -sipping solo or paired with soft cheeses.

Grab a bottle and let me know your thoughts in the comments below. Next up is a Cabernet Franc that is new to Trader Joe’s and me. Stay tuned!

Until Next Time!

TJ Tuesday, Trader JoesCatherine CourtneyPinot Noir, $6.992 Comments