Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Pinot Noir (Burgundy)

Analysing hundreds of thousands of recipes uncovers Pinot Noir (Burgundy)'s optimal flavour pairings.

Pinot Noir (Burgundy) instantly conjures the embrace of cherry and the bracing kiss of raspberry, but beneath its sweetness lies a complex symphony of subtle flavour notes, such as rose, petrichor, and hints of oak that give it remarkable depth. Understanding how these layered flavours work together is the secret to unlocking Pinot Noir (Burgundy)'s pairing potential.

To map these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, breaking each one down across 150 flavour dimensions, identifying which notes complement and contrast. Our analysis reveals, for example, how lamb heart's ferrous tones ground Pinot Noir (Burgundy), and how giblets's ferrous notes create a surprising synergy with its bright sweetness.

An ingredient's flavour stems from its core characteristics, such as floral, earthy, or spice, combined with layers of subtle flavour notes (outer bars). For a balanced dish, pair ingredients with a variety of core flavours, and choose complementary aroma notes for harmony.

The Flavour Code

To understand exactly which flavours harmonise, we compiled a database of over 50,000 ingredient pairings commonly used in cooking. We then analysed these pairings, identifying the specific flavour notes that frequently appear together.

The Flavours That Harmonise With Raspberry Notes

Our analysis shows that the flavour of raspberry is strongly associated with the flavour of iron. This suggests we should look for ingredients with a ironny flavour, such as giblets, when pairing with the berry-like aroma accents of Pinot Noir (Burgundy).

The recipe below provides inspiration for pairing Pinot Noir (Burgundy) with giblets.

Harmonious Flavours Of Pinot Noir (Burgundy)

Just as our analysis revealed that raspberry and beefy flavour notes often complement each other, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavour accents present in Pinot Noir (Burgundy). For instance, the rose notes of Pinot Noir (Burgundy) are strongly associated with pencil-lead and lemony flavours.

The notes complementary to the various notes of Pinot Noir (Burgundy) can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of lamb heart offers many of the notes complementary to Pinot Noir (Burgundy), including ferrous and glutamic aroma notes. Because the flavour profile of lamb heart has many of the of the features that are complementary to Pinot Noir (Burgundy), they are likely to pair very well together.

The chart above shows the unique profile of lamb heart across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with Pinot Noir (Burgundy).

Recipes That Pair Pinot Noir (Burgundy) With Lamb Heart

Linked Flavour Notes

Looking at the accents that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of Pinot Noir (Burgundy), we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.

The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of Pinot Noir (Burgundy), along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the accents complementary to Pinot Noir (Burgundy).

How Flavonomics Works

We've pioneered a unique, data-driven approach to decode the intricate art of flavour pairing. Our goal is to move beyond intuition and uncover the science of why certain ingredients harmonise beautifully. This rigorous methodology allows us to provide you with insightful and reliable pairing recommendations.

Our analysis begins with over 50,000 carefully selected recipes from acclaimed chefs like Galton Blackiston, Marcello Tully, and Pierre Lambinon. This premium dataset ensures our model distils genuine culinary excellence and creativity.

Each ingredient from these recipes is deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, creating a unique numerical "flavour fingerprint." This quantification allows us to apply advanced analytical methods to identify complex patterns between flavour notes.

We identify popular ingredient combinations that frequently appear in our recipe database. Regression analysis is then performed on these pairings to statistically validate and pinpoint truly harmonious flavours.

These insights drive our predictive model, which allows us to take any ingredient (e.g., Pinot Noir (Burgundy)), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.