Pinot Noir

'Concentrated, with balanced fruit notes, some spice from the oak, and good length too.'
Philipp Reinstaller, Raffles London at The OWO.

'A really beautiful palate with notes of violets, strawberries and some umami. A complex and intriguing wine.'
Cong Cong Bo, Amphora.

'This has great structure and length, with smooth and delicate tannins.'
Nikos Emner, Dinner by Heston.

£34.87 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Polished and elegant, with black and red fruits, as well as some spice, this has good freshness and integrated tannins, with a palate that’s evolved and showing well, with some tertiary notes.'
Laurent Chaniac, The Cinnamon Collection.

'Complex notes of vanilla and mocha, and an earthiness, make this a great by-the-glass choice for a wine bar.'
Nikos Emner, Dinner by Heston.

£23.87 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A fantastic expression of the variety, well balanced and long, with the palate riper than the nose.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

'Elements of cinnamon and blackberry – this would be good with beef Bourguignon.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

£55.59 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Red flowers and ripe red fruit, with very good acidity.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'Very elegant, with a smooth tannic structure.'
Marius Plesa, The Waterside Inn.

'An intense Pinot Noir made in an oaky style, with good ageing potential.'
Charlotte Page, Joël Robuchon Group.

£36.27 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Burgundian in style, with notes of strawberry and cranberry juice, as well as oak and cigar.'
Fred Goodwin-Hayward, Restaurant Hywel Jones.

'Ripe red fruits, as well as sweet spices and tar, with great tannins, elegance and finesse.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

£26.84 Size: 75cl Pol Roger

'Very tasty, with earthy complexity and fresh but ripe strawberry fruit, and some pleasant powdery tannins too.'
Cong Cong Bo, Amphora.

'With a good level of fruit, this is elegant, balanced and aromatic, with some sweet spice.'
Philipp Reinstaller, Raffles London at The OWO.

£24.09 Size: 75cl Louis Latour Agencies

'With ripe black and red fruits, and a medium body with some oak to it, this is easy drinking.'
Isa Bal MS, head of judging.

'An all-rounder, bright with primary red fruit. Drinking now.'
Andrew Catchpole, Harpers Wine & Spirit.

£13.85 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Ripe red fruit accompanied by tea leaf and oak, as well as some herbal notes, with good length too.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'This has very good tannic structure, balanced by some high acidity.'
Marius Plesa, The Waterside Inn.

£46.00 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'A very good example of the grape variety, and well balanced.'
Marius Plesa, The Waterside Inn.

'A powerful Pinot Noir that’s fit for ageing, with complexity on the nose.'
Charlotte Page, Joël Robuchon Group.

'Bright, fresh, aromatic and elegant.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

£47.00 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'A great nose, with sweet and savoury notes, and good structure.'
Nikos Emner, Dinner by Heston.

'With a very bright mix of red and black fruits, and notes of spice and pepper, this would be great with roasted vegetables.'
Nikos Emner, Dinner by Heston.

£12.15 Size: 75cl Boutinot

'An intriguing wine with good fruit concentration, and complexity beyond the fruit and spice.'
Cong Cong Bo, Amphora.

'Red floral notes, as well as strawberries, raspberries and red cherries, and clove spice too, with dry tannins.'
Philipp Reinstaller, Raffles London at The OWO.

£10.44 Size: 75cl Champagnes & Châteaux

'Savoury black fruit and some delicate, spicy notes. There’s structure here, with tannins on the firmer side. Worth ageing, but drinking well now.'
Laurent Chaniac, The Cinnamon Collection.

'With notes of redcurrant and liquorice, this is a well-structured Pinot that would be great with duck or venison.'
Nikos Emner, Dinner by Heston.

£22.64 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'With a good level of ripe red and dark cherry fruit, this is structured and well made, with a savoury element.'
Philipp Reinstaller, Raffles London at The OWO.

'Sweet oriental spice popping out here, with a lot of nutmeg and cinnamon.'
Nikos Emner, Dinner by Heston.

£20.75 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Notes of violets and dark fruit, as well as spice from the oak – good concentration.'
Philipp Reinstaller, Raffles London at The OWO.

'Great complexity, with tannins that are quite grippy.'
Cong Cong Bo, Amphora.

£33.24 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Darker spectrum of fruit dominates here, with some floral notes too. A juicy wine with concentration and soft tannins.'
Laurent Chaniac, The Cinnamon Collection.

'Juicy dark cherries, baked spice, cloves nutmeg and good quality oak, with deep concentration.'
Philipp Reinstaller, Raffles London at The OWO.

£20.93 Size: 75cl Majestic Commercial

'A good example of modern Pinot Noir, with sour red and dark cherry notes, as well as a herbaceousness, juicy acidity and moderate complexity.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, Kai Mayfair.

'Strawberry and cranberry character, with some earthy undertones. An easy-drinking wine that would be a good match with poached turbot.'
Fred Goodwin-Hayward, Restaurant Hywel Jones.

£16.99 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'A fresh, aromatic Pinot nose, with cherry-red fruit, elegance and high drinkability – an attractive by-the-glass wine.'
Andrew Catchpole, Harpers Wine & Spirit.

'Light, with very pleasant fruitiness and good structure, soft tannins and refreshing acidity.'
Isa Bal MS, head of judging.

£7.50 Size: 75cl Majestic Commercial

Savoury, with dried red fruits, this is structured, balanced and well made.'
Philipp Reinstaller, Raffles London at The OWO.

'A juicy, light palate with red fruit and some tertiary notes.'
Laurent Chaniac, The Cinnamon Collection.

'Pleasantly reductive, earthy and smoky, with lovely tannins.'
Cong Cong Bo, Amphora.

£20.66 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'A Pinot Noir that’s showing juicy character and a joyful tasting experience. This delivers great quality and great value for money.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, Kai Mayfair.

'Notes of strawberry and cherry, this is light and easy to drink – not a pretentious wine, but has great finesse.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

£8.78 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'A drinkable Pinot showing some typicity – rounded and balanced, with red fruit, and representing reasonable value.'
Andrew Catchpole, Harpers Wine & Spirit.

'Soft, ripe fruit with some vegetal notes, a light body and medium finish.'
Isa Bal MS, head of judging.

£8.81 Size: 75cl Bibendum