This is so tasty and easy to enjoy; shows the ripeness of the vintage, but in a lovely elegant package; some damson plum, cherry liqueur, ripe raspberry; clove and nutmeg, along with floral notes. The palate remains very fresh and vibrant; more so than I expect based on the ripeness of the nose; the combo of the lovely ripe fruit on the nose with and elegant, fresh palate is hard to resist.
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Super quick note as I didn’t have a chance to do a fully tasting. Wine is drinking well now but shutting down. Either drink now or hold for another 5 at least.
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Drinking beautifully. Slight acidity when first opened. Deep rich fruit and great lasting flavor with nice finish. Enjoyed with mild barbecue ribs and roasted chicken.
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A medium red in color with aromas of cherries and red fruit On the palate it is a medium bodied wine tasting of red fruit and cherries just like it's aromas.....very silky texture leading to a medium long finish.....sadly I only have one more of this vintage....it is drinking well right now
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My first Beaux Frères, it didn't disappoint. Clean, medium violet. Old world nose of cassis and sous bois. Palate of cherry, black licorice, clove; good purity of fruit with some nice secondary notes. Medium-long finish, a whisper of silty tannins. Really elegant bottle. I like this young, it wears its boldness with class, but this will also age beautifully for a decade. Instantly one of my favorite Oregon makers. Excellent.
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Tasted at winery. Slightly tawny Ruby with a little cloudiness. First impression is highly feminine. Rose petals, rose hips, strawberry, raspberry, decorated with a nice trace of baking spices. There's something more brooding hiding under the covers here, but it's too soon for it to really express. Very young to drink - tight but well integrated tannins. A little shy and a little short right now, but that should develop. Great structure - highly ageable. Lots of potential here.
***Update March, 2022: Adjusting my score from 94 to 96, as this wine has really developed nicely. More effusive, more floral - so pretty and elegant and the tannins have relaxed a lot... This is truly an excellent wine.
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Drank from magnum with dinner; I also tasted this at the winery and it was my personal favorite; the nose is so lifted and bright with elegance and an ethereal nature; beautiful red berry fruits with bergamot oil, oolong tea, and a hint of minerality; the palate is fresh and impeccably balanced with a long lingering finish; excellent and will drink well earlier than the Beaux Freres vineyard
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Really bright fruit from the moment it was poured. Red cherry and some pomegranate too. A mix of red and purple florals too. The same bright cherry on the palate too with lots of energy throughout. A great savory quality to it. Burst of mineral on the finish. Really delicious wine.
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Sweet aromas of strawberry and blackberry preserves are offset by nice airy pine and mushroom notes. Roses, plums, cola, cacao. Firm but not so grippy. Satin textured tannin. Juicy, ripe and rather extracted, but quite elegant and tense. This is good stuff! Might be a little heavy and ripe for me, but it is impeccably balanced and will age for at least a decade.
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11/17/2023 - jnewman77 Likes this wine:
This is so tasty and easy to enjoy; shows the ripeness of the vintage, but in a lovely elegant package; some damson plum, cherry liqueur, ripe raspberry; clove and nutmeg, along with floral notes. The palate remains very fresh and vibrant; more so than I expect based on the ripeness of the nose; the combo of the lovely ripe fruit on the nose with and elegant, fresh palate is hard to resist.
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6/4/2023 - tak4 Likes this wine:
Super quick note as I didn’t have a chance to do a fully tasting. Wine is drinking well now but shutting down. Either drink now or hold for another 5 at least.
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5/28/2023 - joelovesliving wrote: 94 Points
Drinking beautifully. Slight acidity when first opened. Deep rich fruit and great lasting flavor with nice finish. Enjoyed with mild barbecue ribs and roasted chicken.
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4/15/2023 - ***Monkeyboy*** Likes this wine: 95 Points
A medium red in color with aromas of cherries and red fruit
On the palate it is a medium bodied wine tasting of red fruit and cherries just like it's aromas.....very silky texture leading to a medium long finish.....sadly I only have one more of this vintage....it is drinking well right now
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2/12/2023 - Geoff Likes this wine: 93 Points
Beautiful floral notes, balanced, medium-light bodied, well made and very enjoyable.
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4/9/2022 - finlero Likes this wine: 94 Points
My first Beaux Frères, it didn't disappoint. Clean, medium violet. Old world nose of cassis and sous bois. Palate of cherry, black licorice, clove; good purity of fruit with some nice secondary notes. Medium-long finish, a whisper of silty tannins. Really elegant bottle. I like this young, it wears its boldness with class, but this will also age beautifully for a decade. Instantly one of my favorite Oregon makers. Excellent.
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12/23/2021 - RickyBobby62 Does not like this wine: 87 Points
Pretty rough. No bouquet, tastes were muted.
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10/9/2021 - Jack Cranley Likes this wine: 96 Points
Tasted at winery. Slightly tawny Ruby with a little cloudiness. First impression is highly feminine. Rose petals, rose hips, strawberry, raspberry, decorated with a nice trace of baking spices. There's something more brooding hiding under the covers here, but it's too soon for it to really express.
Very young to drink - tight but well integrated tannins. A little shy and a little short right now, but that should develop. Great structure - highly ageable. Lots of potential here.
***Update March, 2022: Adjusting my score from 94 to 96, as this wine has really developed nicely. More effusive, more floral - so pretty and elegant and the tannins have relaxed a lot... This is truly an excellent wine.
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9/19/2021 - Gladstone Lake Likes this wine: 92 Points
Tastes at the vineyard. Bright and aromatic aroma. Light in texture. Really nice.
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7/17/2021 - HunBun Likes this wine: 91 Points
Cranberry on the nose, tasting bright red berry moving into a savory saline and cola with a fair amt of oak. Delicious now but will be better later
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7/4/2021 - jnewman77 Likes this wine:
Similar to prior tasting note; this was excellent; bright and juicy; floral and full of ripe fruit. Pure pleasure.
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5/11/2021 - jnewman77 Likes this wine:
Drank from magnum with dinner; I also tasted this at the winery and it was my personal favorite; the nose is so lifted and bright with elegance and an ethereal nature; beautiful red berry fruits with bergamot oil, oolong tea, and a hint of minerality; the palate is fresh and impeccably balanced with a long lingering finish; excellent and will drink well earlier than the Beaux Freres vineyard
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3/30/2021 - mayakacz Likes this wine:
Medium- purple. Blueberry, cranberry, slightly spicy, light pepper, cloves. High acidity. Multiple vineyard blend, very delicate, long finish.
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3/23/2021 - MatthewF wrote:
Really bright fruit from the moment it was poured. Red cherry and some pomegranate too. A mix of red and purple florals too. The same bright cherry on the palate too with lots of energy throughout. A great savory quality to it. Burst of mineral on the finish. Really delicious wine.
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6/24/2020 - viniferatu Likes this wine:
Sweet aromas of strawberry and blackberry preserves are offset by nice airy pine and mushroom notes. Roses, plums, cola, cacao. Firm but not so grippy. Satin textured tannin. Juicy, ripe and rather extracted, but quite elegant and tense. This is good stuff! Might be a little heavy and ripe for me, but it is impeccably balanced and will age for at least a decade.
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4/2/2020 - dshapiro65@gmail.com Likes this wine: 93 Points
Young , but very good
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