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Landot Noir

Red wine grape variety

Landot Noir — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of red berry, cherry, earthy note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
TanninLow
BodyMedium
AlcoholLow
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityLight

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Anchor on red-berry/cherry profile with earthy spice.
  • Check body as medium and tannin as low.

Confidence signals

  • Cold-hardy Landot profile
  • Medium-plus acidity with low tannin

Aromas

Signature

red berrycherryearthy note

Common

spice noteblackberryherbal note

Occasional

smoky note

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Quebec · New England · Upper Midwest
  • Classic styles: Cold-hardy hybrid red with moderate body and early-ripening profile · Light-to-medium red hybrid used for varietal wines and blends
  • Style examples: Quebec Landot Noir · New England Landot Noir

Common questions

Is Landot Noir a red or white grape variety?
Landot Noir is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Landot Noir smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Landot Noir include red berry, cherry and earthy note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol.
What is Landot Noir most often confused with in blind tasting?
Landot Noir is most commonly confused with Marechal Foch, Frontenac and De Chaunac. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Landot Noir grown?
Classic regions for Landot Noir include Quebec, New England and Upper Midwest.

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