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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.1 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 14 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Adamrhew on 7/2/2021 & rated 98 points: Procured through auction from original owner, purchase on release and stored in a professional wine storage facility. Popped and poured. This bottle had so much life left! Huge red fruit, strawberries and raspberries. It developed nicely over 1.5 hour. Defiantly bricking, but wouldn't never guessed the bottle was 28 years old. As a major Beaux Freres fan and collector this was my absolute favorite. I will be on the lookout for more!
The wine looks violet colored. The legs are medium. There is heavy sediment in the bottle. It smells like strawberry, raspberry, strawberry jam, prune, forest floor, mushroom and rose. It tastes like strawberry, raspberry, strawberry jam, forest floor and mushroom. The body is light/medium. The wine has silky texture. The wine finishes medium. The wine has medium acidity. (860 views) | | | Tasted by ricardito on 1/23/2020 & rated 92 points: Original collector of these BF's and purchased a full case of 750's of the first ten vintages. Not tried one in ten years till last night. At 27 years the colour translucent dark ruby with subtle nose of mature cranberries. Palate now secondary with ripe, yet high acidity tayberry with mild balanced stem component, reminiscent of some vintages of DRC GE such as a 98 or 95. Finish long and not particularly sweet with no tertiary components or bricking noted. Looking forward to the next 10 years of these bottlings to see how fantastic they might become... (1182 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 3/30/2013 & rated 89 points: I last tried this wine approx a decade ago and tonight was thrilled how well it is showing and lively it remains. Baking spice aromas with forest floor character along with fairly mature black cherry and blackberry. Slightly more advanced on palate, but still a nice combination of earthy elements with black fruit and spice. If served blind, I could easily be convinced this was Vosne Villages. (4948 views) | | | Tasted by KeithAkers on 7/30/2011 & rated 92 points: Older Oregon Pinots (Wildwood, Portland OR): nose: gorgeous and flowing nose that fills up the glass with fresh tones of violets, roses, red fruits, red currants and all sorts of fresh picked berries
taste: fuller bodied and quite youthful on the palate with medium+ acidity and balanced tones of roses, red fruits, red cherries and a lot of fresh picked berries
overall: This performed quite well yet again. And, like last time, it seemed to be much younger than it truly is. Well balanced with good depth on both the nose and palate, this seems like it's just getting going and has a long life ahead of it (5526 views) | | | Tasted by LeatherPalate on 1/3/2011 & rated 93 points: This wine is really dark. Beautiful nose that gives you that classic Oregon plum,cranberry,pomegranate,purple florals
and some baking spices. Nice spiciness intitially that quickly fades. The fruit is so pure and fresh on this bottle with loads of plums,
cherries,and cranberries. There is a hint of forest floor on this with some tobacco notes that make it really wonderful.
We consumed this over 2 nights and it got better and better with air. Wow. (5134 views) | | | Tasted by KeithAkers on 12/31/2010 & rated 92 points: Ringing in the New Year; 12/31/2010-1/2/2011: nose: very pungent and effusive nose with all sorts of perfumes providing a beautiful base along with tones of sour cherries, plums, mineral rich earth tones, all sorts of wild spice tones as well as a touch of roses. beautiful layering on the nose as it wafts out of the glass
taste: very pretty medium/full feel with medium+ acidity and layered tones of dark red fruits, sour red cherries, roses, and a good bit of wild spices. There is a nice feminine style to it on the palate as well as a lengthy floral finish
overall: this was served blind to me. While I was able to guess it as oregon pinot, the age wasn't even close as I thought this was more like a 00. This is a real lovely wine that will certainly be able to go a lot further but is extremely enjoyable right now. This grew as the night went on and really took on more elegance and purity (5193 views) | | | Tasted by Harrypotter on 12/1/2009 & rated 95 points: Aromatically - red rose, faint clove, slight stemmyness and very elegant. On the palate vibrant fruit. This wine has really bulked up on its old age.. it is not huge but for a 1993 it has good density and fine grain tannin. A fantastic floral and beautiful wine. BF ages well (4949 views) | | | Tasted by JohnnyBark on 11/10/2009 & rated 93 points: Drank from magnum. This wine shows the beauty and possiblity of Oregon Pinot. This is the second of these bottles that I have had and it's got wonderful delicate beauty. Still diplayed layers of currant, and dried berried fruit. Little to no oxidation, this wine was ready a few years ago but still amazing. (377 views) | | | Tasted by rnellans on 7/15/2009 & rated 93 points: Again, I love the wine. See previous note. Smoke, cherries, cola...very elegant style with long finish. Quite different from the '94. (2508 views) | | | Tasted by rnellans on 6/5/2009 & rated 93 points: A great share from good friends. This is the second 'older' BF that i have had and am very impressed with their ageability. Great complex bouquet of honey, rose petals, thyme and violets. ? tobacco notes. Seamless structure, with velvety, silky mouthfeel. Still nice fruit that leads to a lingering long finish. Very nice effort. I would love to have a few bottles in my cellar. (2752 views) | | | Tasted by Kirk Grant on 9/1/2007 & rated 91 points: This was not quite as nice as the 94 but it seems to have more structure than the 95. Lovely earthy notes on the nose with vibrant acidity in the mouth and a long finish of sour cherries. Drink now or hold for the next 2-4 years. (2075 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 5/9/2003 & rated 89 points: Nose shows a little fruit but seems a bit musty. More fruit on the palate, with flavors of red cherry and cranberry. Finish continues to improve with some good acidity and lift. Slightly past its peak, drink up. (1349 views) |
| Beaux Frères Producer Website
Since our first vintage in 1991, the Beaux Frères 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 Frères 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 Frères 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 Frères 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 Frères VineyardThe Beaux Frères 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) |
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