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2002 Beaux Frères Pinot Noir Belles Soeurs Ana Vineyard
Pinot Noir
- USA
- Oregon
- Willamette Valley
- Dundee Hills
Label borrowed from 2004
Label borrowed from 2004
Community Tasting Notes 11
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OenoEd wrote: 92 points
March 31, 2019 - Wow, no one's noted this wine for 4 years? Cellar stored since release, this has aged beautifully. A hint of parchment in the red plum color. Nose shows smoky strawberry glaze, grilled lamb , mint jelly, and Clubman talc. Fully integrated tannins, fresh red berry acidity, and a hint of soy sauce. Finish of wintergreen and underripe red berries. Drink up; my bottle was wonderful with chinese roast "banjo" style duck.
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ledwards wrote: 90 points
August 25, 2015 - Bright, tart strawberries. Youthful. Similiar notes to a premier cru of a lighter vintage.
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renapen Likes this wine: 95 points
September 28, 2013 - licorice, berry and full bodied. Sensational
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ledwards wrote: 88 points
September 18, 2012 - First sip was overwhelmed by heat however with a little airmitmsettled down. Strawberries, a touch of herbs and leather. All in, it is a decent showing for a 10 year old Oregon.
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Jack Likes this wine: 89 points
February 27, 2010 - Just coming off a cold so I'm not sure my buds are working very well.
When first opened acid is elevated but with some time mellows. Wine is a little hollow in the middle and has some definite funk going on. Strawberry with a little smoke on the front end turn into a citrus finish. Folks that like wine on the lean side may like this better that I did. Update: after another hour the acid mellowed even more and the wine turned silkier in texture. Changed my score from 87 to 89. Night 2 - the wine is beautiful tonight with everything in balance. Along with some great fruit there is a really nice dose of cinnamon. I didn't think I would need to give this wine so much time to open up but I was wrong. I spent over three hours with it last night. Won't change my score from last night but a solid 92 tonight. Really nice!
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By Stephen Tanzer
March/April 2004, IWC Issue #113 (link)(Beaux Freres Belles Soeurs Pinot Noir Ana Vineyard Willamette Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2002
- Type Red
- Producer Beaux Frères
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation Belles Soeurs
- Vineyard Ana Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region Oregon
- SubRegion Willamette Valley
- Appellation Dundee Hills
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 15 (19%)
- Consumed 65 (81%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- CountryUSA
- RegionOregon
- SubRegionWillamette Valley
- AppellationDundee Hills
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