Pinot Meunier

About this grape variety

The third Champagne grape after Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier accounts for around 30% of regional plantings. It buds late and ripens early, making it more reliable than Pinot Noir in cooler frost-prone sites. In Champagne it brings approachable fruit and softer structure to blends; serious grower-Champagne producers (Egly-Ouriet, Krug) treat it as seriously as Pinot Noir. Rare as a still wine.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Pinot Meunier wines can I compare on Wine Radar?

Wine Radar compares prices for wines made from Pinot Meunier across Portuguese online retailers — 166 in the catalogue.

Which regions produce Pinot Meunier wines?

Pinot Meunier wines on Wine Radar come mainly from Champagne, Bairrada.

What is Pinot Meunier?

The third Champagne grape after Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier accounts for around 30% of regional plantings. It buds late and ripens early, making it more reliable than Pinot Noir in cooler frost-prone sites. In Champagne it brings approachable fruit and softer structure to blends; serious grower-Champagne…