<div class="wrapper"><div class="container"><div class="hero-wrapper"><div class="heroImgWrapper"><img alt="Pinot Noir Food Pairing" class="heroImg" decoding="async" height="207" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width:1024px) 93vw, 1028px" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/pinot-noir-food-pairing-hero.width-310.jpg" srcset="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/pinot-noir-food-pairing-hero.width-310.jpg 310w, https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/pinot-noir-food-pairing-hero.width-616.jpg 616w, https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/pinot-noir-food-pairing-hero.width-1028.jpg 1001w" width="310"></div><div class="with-sticky-wrapper"><article class="article-wrapper"><div class="hero-description-wrapper"><div class="heroDescriptions"><h1>Mouthwatering Pinot Noir Food Pairing Ideas</h1><div class="author">by Anthony Zhang</div></div></div><div class="gupWrapper"><div class="mobile-gup"><p>The delectable Pinot Noir red wine has a versatile character and comes in <a href="#1.-light-pinot-noir-food-pairing-ideas">a range of styles</a> - from bright, bold to light and elegant. </p><p>The Pinot wine is typically packed with juicy red fruit flavors, spice and earthy hints, delicate texture, firm but silky tannins, and pleasant acidity.&#160;</p><p>This well-balanced wine combines well with a variety of dishes and cuisines.&#160;&#160;&#160;</p><p>Let&#8217;s look at some of the best Pinot Noir food pairing ideas based on the various wine styles (and some wine recommendations as well!)</p><div class="calloutWrapper"><h3>Further reading</h3><ul><li>Explore <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/red-wine">the fascinating world of Red Wine</a>!</li><li>Discover the origin of the <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/pinot-noir">Pinot Noir grape and the best bottles to buy now</a>.</li></ul></div><h2 id="best-pinot-noir-food-pairings">Best Pinot Noir Food Pairings</h2><p>Here are some great Pinot Noir food pairings based on the wine style:</p><h3 data-toc-link="link-1" id="1.-light-pinot-noir-food-pairing-ideas">1. Light Pinot Noir Food Pairing Ideas</h3><img alt="Pinot Noir wine pairing with vegetable food dish" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="533" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/pinot-noir-food-pairing-with-vegetables.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Light-bodied Pinot Noirs go well with lighter dishes like:</p><ul><li><b>Seafood</b>: Lobster, shrimp, crab cakes, and even salmon are delicate and flavorful without overpowering the red wine.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Vegetables</b>: A light-bodied Pinot Noir can balance veggie dishes like butternut squash and mushroom risotto, or spring vegetables like Brussels sprouts and asparagus.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Poultry and rabbit</b>: Serve light chicken dishes like roast chicken, elegant duck pate, or grilled rabbit meat with mushroom sauce to enhance the wine&#8217;s fruity flavour notes.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Mild cheese</b>: A <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/wine-and-cheese">cheese board</a> with creamy feta or goat cheese can prove to be a great Pinot wine pairing.</li></ul><p><b>Light-Bodied Pinot Noir Wine Suggestions</b>:</p><ul><li><b>2017 Domaine Morey-Coffinet Chassagne-Montrachet Les Chaumes Rouge</b>: $45</li><li><b>2016 Paul Hobbs Goldrock Estate Pinot Noir</b>: $196</li></ul><h3 data-toc-link="link-2" id="2.-full-bodied-pinot-noir-food-pairing-ideas">2. Full-Bodied Pinot Noir Food Pairing Ideas</h3><img alt="Pinot Noir food pairing with meat dish" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="533" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/pinot-noir-food-pairing-with-poultry.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>A full-bodied Pinot Noir wine with chewy tannins and high alcohol content (13-13.5%) will pair well with more savory dishes:</p><ul><li><b>Lamb</b>: Pair a glass of bold Pinot with grilled lamb chops. Rich lamb dishes are also a great accompaniment to heavier wines like <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/malbec-wine">Malbec</a>, <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/gamay-wine">Gamay</a>, <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/cabernet-sauvignon-wine">Cabernet Sauvignon</a>, and some <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/merlot-wine">Merlot wine</a> styles.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Pork</b>: Pork skewers, smoked pork, or juicy pork steaks will complement the wine&#8217;s acidity, spicy notes, and dryness.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Beef</b>: The fattiness of roast beef tenderloin or a gourmet beef steak will balance out the bolder Pinot Noir&#8217;s flavour notes.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Cheese</b>: Serve your Pinot along with fatty cheeses like Brie, Camembert, aged Gorgonzola, or even blue cheese.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Mushrooms or truffles</b>: Mushroom risotto, wild mushrooms, mushroom sauce or truffle dishes are an exquisite wine pairing that will enhance Pinot Noir&#8217;s earthy flavor.</li></ul><p><b>Full-Bodied Pinot Noir Wine Suggestions</b>:</p><ul><li><b>2016 </b><a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/romanee-conti"><b>Domaine de la Romanee-Conti</b></a><b> Romanee-Conti Grand Cru</b>: $24,209</li><li><b>2001 Domaine Leroy Clos de la Roche Grand Cru</b>: $11,829</li></ul><h3 data-toc-link="link-3" id="3.-bright-fruity-pinot-noir-food-pairing-ideas">3. Bright, Fruity Pinot Noir Food Pairing Ideas</h3><img alt="Pinot Noir food pairing with fish" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="512" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/pinot-noir-food-pairing-with-fish.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>A youthful fruit-forward Pinot Noir (like a Russian River Valley Pinot) is a great accompaniment to:</p><ul><li><b>Poultry</b>: A sweet and crispy dish like Peking duck, roast chicken in sweet soy sauce are great dishes for a brighter Pinot.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Pulled pork</b>: Try juicy pulled pork dishes with cranberry or sweet and sour sauce.&#160;&#160;</li></ul><ul><li><b>Seared fish</b>: Rich seared tuna or salmon meats can be served with salads or as appetizers - a great addition to a fruity red wine.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Desserts</b>: Serve a glass of Pinot with chocolate-covered strawberries or other chocolate-based desserts.</li></ul><p><b>Wine Suggestions for Bright, Fruity Pinot Noir</b>:</p><ul><li><b>2007 </b><a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/joseph-phelps"><b>Joseph Phelps</b></a><b> Vineyards Freestone Pinot Noir</b>: $191</li><li><b>2013 Domaine Carneros The Famous Gate Pinot Noir</b>: $77</li></ul><h3 data-toc-link="link-4" id="4.-subtle-elegant-pinot-noir-food-pairing-ideas">4. Subtle, Elegant Pinot Noir Food Pairing Ideas</h3><img alt="Pinot Noir food pairing with mushroom risotto" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="534" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/pinot-noir-food-pairing-with-mushroom-risotto.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>A more subtle dry red like the Oregon Pinot Noir with silky mouthfeel and elegant flavor profile <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/wine-pairing">pairs well with</a>:</p><ul><li><b>Game meat</b>: Pair this wine with rich game meats like rabbit, duck, turkey, quail, and geese.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Mushroom dishes</b>: This includes <a href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017022-mushroom-risotto-with-peas">mushroom risotto</a>, mushroom sauce steaks, and appetizers like grilled wild mushrooms.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Lamb</b>: A lamb souvlaki or roast lamb leg is an excellent option for a refined Pinot Noir.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Grilled fish</b>: A grilled salmon dish is a great Pinot Noir pair. You can also try baked <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/tuna-steak-recipes">tuna steaks</a> with some garlic and olive oil.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Roast chicken</b>: You can try a more traditional roast chicken dish with a side of baked potatoes.</li></ul><p><b>Wine Suggestions</b>:</p><ul><li><b>2001 </b><a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/henri-jayer"><b>Henri Jayer</b></a><b> Echezeaux Grand Cru</b>: $6,867</li><li><b>2015 </b><a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/domaine-leroy"><b>Domaine Leroy</b></a><b> Musigny Grand Cru</b>: $136,983</li></ul><h3 data-toc-link="link-5" id="5.-aged-pinot-noir-food-pairing-ideas">5. Aged Pinot Noir Food Pairing Ideas</h3><img alt="Enjoying Tuscan Wine" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="533" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/Tuscan-Wine-4.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Beautifully aged Pinot Noir wines (especially mature <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/burgundy-wine">Burgundies</a>) reveal additional nuances and underlayers of complex flavor notes. These wines go well with:</p><ul><li><b>Feathered game meats</b>: Feathered game meat barbecue or stews can enhance the aged Pinot Noir&#8217;s complexity.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Dishes with truffles</b>: Dishes with <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/truffle-recipes">truffle</a> sauce add incredible depth to a well-aged Burgundy Pinot Noir.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Soft cheese</b>: Enjoy a glass of aged Pinot with a rich mild cheese board.</li></ul><p><b>Wine Suggestions</b>:</p><ul><li><b>1993 Domaine Leroy Chambertin Grand Cru</b>: $13,890</li><li><b>1978 </b><a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/roumier"><b>Domaine Georges &amp; Christophe Roumier</b></a><b> Musigny Grand Cru</b>: $17,160</li></ul><h2 id="pair-your-favorite-pinot-noir-with-the-best-mouthwatering-dishes">Pair Your Favorite Pinot Noir with the Best Mouthwatering Dishes</h2><img alt="Pinot Noir food pairing" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="537" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/pinot-noir-food-pairing-1.width-800.jpg" width="797"><p>Whether you like fresh and fruity Pinot or a more mature and elegant one, there are tons of delicious foods you can pair your wine with.</p><p>And if you&#8217;re looking for the most <b>investment-worthy </b>Pinot Noir wine bottles, <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/"><b>check out the Vinovest site</b></a>, where you can easily buy, store, and sell fine wines.</p></div></div></article></div></div></div></div><div class="related-wrapper"><div class="related-container"><h3>Related Articles</h3><div class="article-cards-wrapper"><a class="article-card-wrapper" href="/blog/pinot-noir"><img alt="Pinot Noir: Wine Regions, Best Wines, Taste 2021" class="cardOfArticleImage" decoding="async" height="187" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/pinot-noir-wine-hero.width-280.jpg" width="280"><div class="wrap "><h2 class="cardOfArticleTitle ">Pinot Noir Wine: Styles, 10 Best Bottles to Buy in 2024</h2><div class="author ">by Anthony Zhang</div></div></a><a class="article-card-wrapper" href="/blog/pinot-noir-vs-cabernet-sauvignon"><img alt="Pinot-Noir-vs-Cabernet-Sauvignon.jpg" class="cardOfArticleImage" decoding="async" height="187" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/Pinot-Noir-vs-Cabernet-Sauvignon.width-280.jpg" width="280"><div class="wrap "><h2 class="cardOfArticleTitle ">Pinot Noir vs Cabernet Sauvignon: 6 Key Differences</h2><div class="author ">by Anthony Zhang</div></div></a><a class="article-card-wrapper" href="/blog/burgundy-wine"><img alt="Burgundy Wine: Regions, Best Wines, Prices (2021)" class="cardOfArticleImage" decoding="async" height="187" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/60134e79953d61125815c714_burgundy-wine-1.width-280.jpg" width="280"><div class="wrap "><h2 class="cardOfArticleTitle ">Guide To Burgundy Wine: Subregions, 13 Best Wines, Prices (2024)</h2><div class="author ">by Anthony Zhang</div></div></a></div></div></div>

Here are some of the best Pinot Noir food pairing ideas based on whether the wine is light, full-bodied, fruity, elegant, or aged.