Beaux Frères

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

9.163 ratings
8.99 pro ratings
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Dr. Owen Bargreen

Currently a bit muted upon opening, the 2011 Beaux Freres ‘Willamette Valley’ Pinot Noir needs more than a one hour decant prior to enjoying at this juncture. Once aroused this awakens to beautiful citrus tones and red fruit aromatics that build in the glass. The palate shows a really good texture and roundness with delicate pomegranate seed, red cherry candy and blood orange flavors that entice. There his a good elegance to this lighter style Pinot Noir. Drinking nicely now, this has another six plus years of life left. Drink 2019-2026- 92

Currently a bit muted upon opening, the 2011 Beaux Freres ‘Willamette Valley’ Pinot Noir needs more than a one hour decant prior to enjoying at this juncture. Once aroused this awakens to beautiful citrus tones and red fruit aromatics that build in the glass. The palate shows a really good texture and roundness with delicate pomegranate seed, red cherry candy and blood orange flavors that entice. There his a good elegance to this lighter style Pinot Noir. Drinking nicely now, this has another six plus years of life left. Drink 2019-2026- 92

Feb 19th, 2019
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.8

Lean and tart. Nice with food.

Lean and tart. Nice with food.

Mar 18th, 2016
Ross Cobb

Owner/Winemaker Cobb Wines, Winemaker Hirsch Vineyards, Claypool Cellars, Banshee Wines

8.8

Cola, apricot bread, boysenberry, sweet green tea, cardamom, aromatic/ ornamental soaps, crisp and delicious palate.

Cola, apricot bread, boysenberry, sweet green tea, cardamom, aromatic/ ornamental soaps, crisp and delicious palate.

Nov 18th, 2014
G
9.2

2011 is light, aeromatic with a hint of Willamette volcanic soil. Definitely has deeper character as it opens up. Very good vintage! (WS 94)

2011 is light, aeromatic with a hint of Willamette volcanic soil. Definitely has deeper character as it opens up. Very good vintage! (WS 94)

Aug 27th, 2019
Joe Roth

Beautiful for a 7 year old. Very smooth with tastes of cherry and blackberry.

Beautiful for a 7 year old. Very smooth with tastes of cherry and blackberry.

Aug 29th, 2018
Craig Farrell

Time get this Thanksgiving going in the right direction. A perfect start right here.

Time get this Thanksgiving going in the right direction. A perfect start right here.

Nov 23rd, 2017
Joe Lyons

Black Cherry, very aromatic, tart and lean. Moving all the 2011's up on the drink now list.

Black Cherry, very aromatic, tart and lean. Moving all the 2011's up on the drink now list.

Jan 18th, 2017
Y Kwon
8.9

Barnyard nose initially. Extremely tart and a little bitter. Age is really showing on this one but it has nice structure still. Medium finish.

Barnyard nose initially. Extremely tart and a little bitter. Age is really showing on this one but it has nice structure still. Medium finish.

Jan 15th, 2017
Joe Lyons

Lean, tart with hints of black cherry.

Lean, tart with hints of black cherry.

Nov 8th, 2016
Dave Wood

Hell yeah tonight. Really singing right now with classic Elton John.... Rocket Man.

Hell yeah tonight. Really singing right now with classic Elton John.... Rocket Man.

Oct 10th, 2015