Grande Réserve Pinot Noir
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared duck breast with cherry reduction, roasted pork tenderloin, or grilled salmon with herbs.
✨ Technical Specifications
Produced in the sun-drenched Mediterranean climate of the Languedoc-Roussillon near Carcassonne, Benières Grande Réserve Pinot Noir is crafted under the IGP Pays d'Oc designation. The warm days tempered by coastal maritime breezes allow Pinot Noir to achieve rich fruit concentration while retaining pleasant acidity. Winemaking focuses on varietal clarity, employing modern temperature-controlled fermentation and light oak influences to craft a supple, approachable red with soft tannins.
🍾 About the Producer
Benières is a wine brand rooted in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France, drawing its character from the diverse terroirs surrounding the historic city of Carcassonne. Benefiting from a transitional climate where Mediterranean warmth meets cooler Atlantic and mountainous influences, the label emphasizes varietal purity and accessible elegance. Production is focused on expressive, food-friendly wines crafted through modern vinification methods designed to preserve vibrant fruit profiles. Among its signature offerings is the Grande Réserve Pinot Noir, a supple red wine that highlights the softer, fruit-driven capabilities of Languedoc's cooler microclimates.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13%