Name: Antonin Rodet Grande Sélection Pinot Noir
Brand: Antonin Rodet

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The Antonin Rodet Grande Sélection Pinot Noir is a Vin de France red wine crafted as a tribute to the founding talent of Antonin Rodet, who built the Maison Rodet's international reputation in the early 20th century. Sourced from select vineyards across France, it is an approachable, fruit-forward Pinot Noir designed to showcase the house's expertise with this noble grape. It offers excellent everyday value while reflecting the heritage of a Mercurey-based winery founded in 1875.

Antonin Rodet

Founded in 1875 and based in Mercurey, Burgundy, Antonin Rodet is a historic French négociant-éleveur renowned for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, whose wines gained international acclaim — including an award at the 1900 Universal Exhibition. The house is now part of the Boisset family of wineries.

Blend

100% Pinot Noir

Tasting Profile

Bright red garnet in colour with delicate aromas of cherry, coffee, and subtly integrated toasted notes; the palate is fruity and appealing with flavours of chocolate, a hint of menthol, silky tannins, and a long finish with a delicate touch of oak.

Region

Vin de France is a relatively new denomination introduced in 2009, allowing wines to be produced and blended from different wine regions across France. It offers winemakers flexibility in sourcing grapes from the best available terroirs nationally, rather than being restricted to a single appellation.

Price Context

Typically retails between £9.50 (UK, e.g. Morrisons) and approximately $17.99–$19.99 USD in the United States.

Food Pairings

🥩 Grilled meats🍗 Roast poultry🫎 Game (venison, deer)🧀 Aromatic cheese🥗 Cold cuts and salads

Critic Scores

90/100 Decanter (Sylvia Wu) Japan Wine Challenge Vin de France Contest Pinot Noir Masters