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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.7 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 24 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by OenoEd on 5/14/2023 & rated 93 points: In a perfect place right now. Cellar stored since release, PNP. Sweet ripe black cherry core, with loamy earth, black licorice, and mushroom notes. Clean, nothing off, great palate penetration. 40 second finish. In texture, tannins and and weight, more like Echezaux than Pommard. This is probably as good as it gets, drink before 2029. Great tonight paired with tamarind, date, and coffee spiced char grilled quail , and with veiny goat cheese to finish. Very pleased with Upper Terrace’s development , even if secondary flavors don’t ever match the beautiful primary fruit. (554 views) | | | Tasted by Rick 4 Wine on 10/12/2021: We put this up against a pommard clone dominated carneros Pinot that sells for less than half the price of BF and the cheaper wine beat this wine in a blind taste off from three Pinot drinkers. Unfortunately age has left his wine unbalanced. It’s still a decent wine but certainly past prime as the tannins didn’t hold up despite acidity being there. (1102 views) | | | Tasted by willjoesq on 8/20/2021 & rated 93 points: Drinking really well. (989 views) | | | Tasted by Rick 4 Wine on 8/8/2021: Drinking beautifully here with nice acidity and tannic backbone that balances cool cherry fruit in the palate as it yields to garrique and minerals through the finish. Age may benefit this wine a touch if you prefer mature Pinot but to me is well balanced between youthful verve and the complexities that come with age. (1133 views) | | | Tasted by Rick 4 Wine on 12/2/2020 & rated 92 points: Drinks softly but benefits from 30 minutes to an hour of slow ox (1407 views) | | | Tasted by Bellalisa99 on 11/14/2020 & rated 94 points: Drinking well. (985 views) | | | Tasted by sdwineguru on 10/10/2020 & rated 92 points: Oregon 2013 Beaux Frčres Pinot Noir The Upper Terrace. Light mid-brick; red fruit, strawberry, spice, mineral/earth nose; mid-body; balanced; rounding out; long fruity elegant finish. 17 UC Davis scale, 92 other scales. (582 views) | | | Tasted by mark2eye on 9/16/2020: Maroon in color.
Montecristo Cuban, fresh cracked pepper, raspberry, elderberry, clove, rose petal.
Dried cherry, cracked pepper, medium high acid.
Utterly incredible. 7 years later and this wine is singing. I’ve always been partial to the beaux freres vineyard, but this might easily be the best beaux I’ve had. (671 views) | | | Tasted by bobby a on 1/18/2020 & rated 92 points: Beautiful, delicious Burgundian.Will still evolve. (773 views) | | | Tasted by bear on 1/13/2020 & rated 94 points: As expected, a terrific wine that still could use some additional cellaring. Like all 2013's, it's on the light side but seems to have plenty of flavor, nonetheless. (525 views) | | | Tasted by Oskiwawa on 7/7/2019 & rated 86 points: Popped and poured. Nose shows strawberry with a bit of citrus acidity.
A kind way to describe the palate is restrained. I am a fan of the more subtle delicate Or pinots but this just comes across a bit anemic. I would drink these up fairly soon as I do not see much there from which to improve. (784 views) | | | Tasted by DrBad on 4/25/2019 & rated 89 points: Pretty blueberry and strawberry aromas. Light body with watered down berry flavors. Good but plenty of other Oregon or Sonoma pinots in the $40-$60 range I find as appealing. (896 views) | | | Tasted by Rick 4 Wine on 3/17/2019: Drinking nicely here as a PnP. Elegant and not the big juice bomb that so many OR pinots are. (835 views) | | | Tasted by Rick 4 Wine on 2/3/2018 & rated 92 points: Good bottle of Pinot. Not quite the same cherry soda bomb that so many other OR pinots offer. Poor QPR. (1263 views) |
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Vinous, Oregon Pinot Noir: The 2013s & 2012 Late Releases (Oct 2015) (10/1/2015)
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| Beaux Frčres Producer Website
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.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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