Betz Family Winery

Bésoleil Columbia Valley Grenache Blend

9.124 ratings
9.17 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvedre, Syrah
Lamb, Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

9.2

Cherries, plums, and pomegranates. Light tannins., medium body and a loooong finish. This will give any Chateauneuf du Pape a run for its money.

Cherries, plums, and pomegranates. Light tannins., medium body and a loooong finish. This will give any Chateauneuf du Pape a run for its money.

Nov 3rd, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.7

A southern Rhone blend from a very warm and forward vintage Saskatoon berry pie blueberry raspberry and cherry pomegranate a bit from red mountain most of the fruit from Yakima pretty floral notes a potpourri of incense spice and a lovely freshness to the finish. A very smooth and silky wine with wonderful balance and structure, a long zesty finish. Finish 45+ most excellent

A southern Rhone blend from a very warm and forward vintage Saskatoon berry pie blueberry raspberry and cherry pomegranate a bit from red mountain most of the fruit from Yakima pretty floral notes a potpourri of incense spice and a lovely freshness to the finish. A very smooth and silky wine with wonderful balance and structure, a long zesty finish. Finish 45+ most excellent

Aug 15th, 2014
Jameson Fink

Host Wine Without Worry podcast

8.6

Very fresh fruit, the Grenache really comes through.

Very fresh fruit, the Grenache really comes through.

Aug 15th, 2014
Frank Artale

Proof positive that WA southern style can sge beautifully. Red fruit leaning towards dry versions with dried flowers vamilla spice earth and bark. Color is medium ruby still with a little brick starting to show.

Proof positive that WA southern style can sge beautifully. Red fruit leaning towards dry versions with dried flowers vamilla spice earth and bark. Color is medium ruby still with a little brick starting to show.

Jan 14th, 2024
Aravind A

Cork broke apart with a standard corkscrew and had to use the Durand. Apparently my last btl, about 6.5 years ago, was just in an awkward phase. This is stunning right now. On the nose: olive tapenade, pomegranate molasses, lavender, herbs, hint of roast meat...fantastic complexity. On the palate: lovely acidity, salt, crushed olive, char, leather, soft cola. Amazing density, and attenuated tannin on the soft finish. While this definitely has life, I feel like it is at peak. Right now: wow.

Cork broke apart with a standard corkscrew and had to use the Durand. Apparently my last btl, about 6.5 years ago, was just in an awkward phase. This is stunning right now. On the nose: olive tapenade, pomegranate molasses, lavender, herbs, hint of roast meat...fantastic complexity. On the palate: lovely acidity, salt, crushed olive, char, leather, soft cola. Amazing density, and attenuated tannin on the soft finish. While this definitely has life, I feel like it is at peak. Right now: wow.

Oct 22nd, 2022
Sarah Milsow-Guenther

Really nice Grenache-heavy blend. Nice smokiness to it. Would still hold for several years.

Really nice Grenache-heavy blend. Nice smokiness to it. Would still hold for several years.

Oct 5th, 2019
james mowbray

Scott are you guys coming to the wine dinner Monday night. Tammy put you down.
Thanks
James

Scott are you guys coming to the wine dinner Monday night. Tammy put you down.
Thanks
James

Aug 24th, 2015
Laura S

Spectacular splurge!

Spectacular splurge!

Nov 20th, 2014
Andrei Shustov

Good complexity for post dinner enjoyment.

Good complexity for post dinner enjoyment.

Nov 17th, 2014
Neil Shah

Nice structure and creamy refreshment after an hour opening up.

Nice structure and creamy refreshment after an hour opening up.

Nov 17th, 2014