This document provides descriptions of 12 Pinot Noirs that any wine collector should have. It describes where each wine is from, unique production processes or qualities, and key attributes. The wines highlighted include examples from Burgundy, France, Sonoma Coast and Central Otago that showcase the range of Pinot Noir from different regions.

1. A Wine Collector’s
Must-Have Pinot Noirs
Harry Dalian

2. Romanée-Conti
Burgundy, France
released in limited supply
remarkably consistant
grown in clay-rich soil

3. Domaine Georges Roumier
France
unique fermentation process
fruity and flavorful
cold soak at start of process

4. Richebourg
Côte de Nuits, France
first of its kind
richer Pinot Noir
fist estate to be granted AOC

5. d’Auvenay Mazis-Chambertin
Côte de Nuits, France
350 cases per year
biodynamically produced
natural, unfiltered

6. Sylvain Cathiard
Vosne-Romanée, France
terroir specific
labor and materials, farming
and harvesting
terroir-pure

7. Louis Jadot
Clos des Ursules, France
natural fermentation process
wood barrels
traditional and very consistent

8. Kosta Browne
Sebastopol, California
diligently garnered and
formulated ingredients and
processes
flavorful and complex

9. Domaine Fourrier
Gevrey-Chambertin, France
traditional, terroir specific
malolactic fermentation
delicate, fruity

10. Marcassin
Sonoma Coast, California
extremely coveted and
exclusive
unfiltered and cold stabilized
waiting list is over 5,000

11. Peregrine Pinnacle
Central Otago, New Zealand
get sunlight 12 months per year
grapes receive excellent
drainage on stoney ground