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| Community Tasting Notes (average 93.1 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 20 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by SMagowan on 12/29/2023 & rated 95 points: Ready to drink on opening. Very smooth. (1455 views) | | | Tasted by pbdrutman on 6/18/2023: Would have again (2162 views) | | | Tasted by Cailles on 3/18/2023 & rated 95 points: Ten Pinots from Ten Regions Across the Globe: A fantastic tasting experience highlighting so many different styles of this wonderful grape. Two winners for me: Molitor’s Graacher Himmelreich*** WC 2018 (rated 95pts) which had a fantastic 97+ pts bouquet but a bit of a hole mid-palate. And Beaux Freres Beaux Freres Vyd 2019 (rated 95pts) which might not be the style of Pinot I want to drink every day, but was the most complete wine. Positive surprise: my first Italian Pinot ever, the St. Michael Eppan Sanct Valentin 2010 (94pts) which shined bright with its intriguing minerality.
TN: Medium expressive nose displaying silky dark red and blue fruit. Elegant, harmonious and inviting. Seamless on the palate with such a fine sliky structure, quite a bit of weight mid palate and in the finish (for a Pinot Noir). To the fine, ripe darker fruit profile come lazers of minerality, and some brighter herbal aromas to create a good balance. This is so charmingly easy to drink and has such a grace and still a good complexity. Style wise in its own category somewhere between a new world Californian Pinot and a Burgundy. This is a fine Pinot Noir which, with 10/20 years of age should shed some of its baby fat and weight to become even better. But it’s fun to drink it today and easily on a 94/95pts level.
Decanting: Aerated for at least 45 minutes in the glass, this was open and singing. (3178 views) | | | Tasted by NoTrollingerPlease on 3/12/2023 & rated 92 points: Masterclass with the Wine Advocate team: Great Pinots of the world (The Dolder Grand, Zurich): Glass: Stölzle Universal
Clear, deep ruby garnet color. Muted nose with some warm, stewed fruit.
On the palate juicy, high acidity, high ripe tannin. Lots of warm, ripe, stewed fruit. Extract, vanilla. Big and bold. Very well made with good length. 92+ (2413 views) | | | Tasted by sirpat00 on 3/12/2023 & rated 93 points: Tasted at the Matter of Taste Zurich, “Pinots of the World” Masterclass. Swiss / Wädenswil clone on volcanic soil from a cool and wet vintage. Ripe and defined sour cherry fruit on and earthy base and with perfume and dried flowers which provide for an ethereal aura. Solid, but simpler than I remembered. (2416 views) | | | Tasted by krhaugh on 11/8/2022 & rated 92 points: Still young but a very robust Pinot. Lay down for a while as it will improve with more time. (2489 views) | | | Tasted by Cailles on 10/23/2022 & rated 94 points: Despite its youth, this showed quite open and complete. Good complexity, beautiful balance of fine, not too ripe fruit and earthy/stemmy notes, a fine, weightless frame. Quite Burgundian in style, this could become a 96-98 pts wine in 10-20 years (although I don’t have any refernce points or knowledge with the ageabilty this winery‘s wines or of Oregon Pinot in general). 94+ pts.
TN: Expressive on the nose and palate, this wine shows a great aromatic balance: Bright, pure, ripe but not too ripe red berries are at center with wet earth, stems, herbs and smoky notes circling around it. Very good precision from start to the medium length finish. The structure is very fine, no weight, just a touch of creaminess, very fine but still noticeable tannins, good, well-integrated acidity. Overall quite complete.
Good, complex, bright red fruit, earthy, smokey, stem notes, weightless, very promising, superb balance 94+ (2278 views) | | | Tasted by bobt@teacherstax.com on 6/3/2022 & rated 95 points: We had this from the wine list at Bistro Jeanty in Yountville, so it was tasted immediately after opening. The fruit came on very strongly and with some surprising tannins. Our waiter decanted it for us and, after 45 minutes or so, it had softened nicely. While still a bit more restrained than the CA pinots, this terrific Oregon wine seems to be less Burgundian and more new world. I am guessing that climate change has something to do this. Since they lost most of their 2020 pinots, I recommend buying this one as it will certainly improve with more aging. (2275 views) | | | Tasted by Condrieu82 on 5/10/2022 & rated 92 points: Subtle nose - this was not decanted. Great structure and balance. Refined red fruits, grippy tannins, violets, a bit of oak - still very young but excellent. (2222 views) | | | Tasted by Cailles on 2/26/2022 & rated 93 points: Tasted double blind. Being an Oregon Pinot newbie, this was my first experience with this winery and wine. It is too young to be fully enjoyed and is I missed the lightness and Burgundy charm I loved so much about the Antica Terra Botanica 2012 (95 pts) I‘ve had a a few weeks earlier. In addition, this is a touch too much ripe for a Pinot (there was some discussion about this being a Grenache). 92/93 pts.
TN: At first very wild and a touch shrill, this settled down quite nicely with time in the glass. Intense , ripe, sweet strawberries, sweet cherries. Get better by the minute. In the palate, this shows very sweet, round strawberries, cherries, herbs, with air no longer that wild but very pure and beautiful. The tannins are very fine and the acidity medium+ high and well integrated. It misses a slight touch of textural softness and weightlessness and the finish isn‘t as impressive but overall this is a very good wine.
Decanting: This needs a solid hour or two to come together. (3539 views) | | | Tasted by sirpat00 on 2/20/2022 & rated 96 points: Not decanted, but would recommend 2-4h at this point. Raspberry and fruit, ripe but nonetheless with a cool touch. Sweet spice and light wood, a bit of meaty and floral notes of roses as well as caraway spice. Perfect balance on the palate, fruit-forward and juicy, concentrated with great tension. Having not decanted this, the palate felt pretty wild at first and needed a minute to settle down. I would go for a 2h+ decant at this stage. (2281 views) | | | Tasted by Kysee on 1/8/2022 & rated 94 points: cherry, blackberry aroma. Smooth. Mild tannins. Long finish (2346 views) | | | Tasted by jww on 6/14/2021 & rated 90 points: just delivered so thought i would try it
big fruity fresh nose bright fruits strawberries and bluberries
pretty smooth not as tannic as can be typical of BF
very enjoyable bottle
Drank the rest the next day it had softened nicely will let the rest of the bottles sit for a few years (3525 views) |
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Since our first vintage in 1991, the Beaux Frčres philosophy remains the same; to produce a world-class Pinot Noir from small, well-balanced yields and ripe, healthy fruit that represents the essence of our vineyard. In pursuit of these goals, the Beaux Frčres Vineyard is planted with tightly spaced vines, and yields are kept to some of the lowest in our industry. The grapes are harvested when physiologically (rather than analytically) ripe.
Our winemaking philosophy is one of minimal intervention with clean fermentations utilizing indigenous yeast. The wines are stored in French oak for 10 to 12 months adjusting the percentage of new oak to compliment the wine the vintage has given us. Beaux Frčres is never racked until it is removed from barrel for bottling, which occurs without fining or filtration. These non-manipulative, uncompromising methods guarantee a wine that is the most natural and authentic vineyard expression possible. Previous vintages demonstrate that these methods also allow our Beaux Frčres to develop significant perfume, weight, and texture in the bottle.Pinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.Beaux Frčres VineyardThe Beaux Frčres Vineyard is located on an 86-acre farm atop Ribbon Ridge in the Chehalem Valley near Newberg (Yamhill County, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA). Tall and stately Douglas fir trees cover nearly 50 acres of the farm, with homestead and winery buildings occupying another 6 acres. The vineyard is situated on 30 acres (24 of which are planted) of steep, contiguous southeast, south and southwest facing hillsides of Willakenzie soils at elevations of around 400 feet.
Planting began in 1988 with Pinot Noir vines planted tightly spaced at a density of about 2200 plants to the acre. Currently (2007) the vines range in age from 9 to 19 years and are predominately a mixture of own-rooted Pommard and Wädenswil clones inter-planted with several Dijon clones on phylloxera-resistant rootstocks. Walking through the vineyard one notices the consistency of the vineyard with each vine resembling the next. The vineyard is farmed with Organic and Biodynamic methods but is not certified in either. USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Oregon Oregon Wine, Oregon Wineries (Oregon Wine Board)Willamette Valley Willamette Valley Wineries Association | Willamette Valley (Oregon Wine Board)
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