Pinot Meunier
This grape is only really important as the third ingredient in the Champagne blend where it is thought to add suppleness and fruit freshness. It is a relative of Pinot Noir but is not as difficult to grow and is seldom made into a single varietal red wine - essentially a blending grape.
Primary fruit character: red fruit
Secondary flavour character: mainly fruit driven
Spiritual home: Champagne
Home from home: Australia, California, Germany
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