Uhyre elegant Pinot Noir med 98 point.
Her får man Pinot Noir af fineste karat fra fra Beaux Frères’ ikoniske mark “Beaux Frères” på Ribbon Ridge – en af de mest prestigefyldte appellationer i Willamette Valley. Ribbon Ridge AVA er den mindste appellation i Willamette og er kendt for at danne grobund for det ypperste Pinot Noir i Oregon.
Vinen fremtræder frisk og kompleks med en ren og poleret stil. Syren giver lækker mundvandsdrivende friskhed, strukturen er tydeligt Pinot Noir med finesse og rigdom, og kvaliteten lover, at den kan gemmes mindst 10 år uden at miste sin karakter.
Beaux Frères status som absolut førende vinhus har i mange år været indiskutabel, og blev i den grad cementeret i 2022. Her blev vingården opkøbt af selveste François Pinault, der i forvejen ejer nogle af verdens største og mest prestigefyldte vinhuse. Herunder kan nævnes navne som Château Latour i Bordeaux, Clos de Tart i Bourgogne og Domaine Eisele Vineyards i Napa Valley, og nu altså også Beaux Frères, som under det nye ejerskab har kurs mod at blive en af de helt nye superstjerner fra USA.
Det hele startede dog i langt mere ydmyge rammer, da grundlæggeren, Michael Etzel, i 1979 opkøbte en gammel svinefarm med en drøm om, at gøre den til en vingård, der kunne bide skeer med det bedste fra Bourgogne. Det kneb dog med finansieringen, hvorfor Etzel fik en økonomisk håndsrækning fra sin svoger, som selv skulle gå hen og slå sit eget navn fast i vinverden. Svogeren var nemlig ingen ringere end Robert Parker, den verdensberømte vinkritiker.
I dag dyrkes alle Beau Fréres marker i Willamette Valley økologisk og er blevet det siden 2004. Inspirationen kommer tydeligvis fra Bourgogne, og vinene er derfor utrolig elegant og raffinerede i deres udtryk. Efter gæringen lagrer vinen også delvist på franske Bourgognefade i en periode på mellem 10-14 måneder.
Jeb Dunnuck - 98
A jeweled, youthful ruby hue, the 2022 Pinot Noir The Beaux Freres Vineyard is fantastically layered with bright red fruit, preserved cranberries, lifted spice, and crushed stones, and the palate is elegant and refined, with fine tannins and a great harmonious and tapered finish. It’s very well-detailed, with a chiseled structure that makes itself known, and it’s only going to improve with time in the bottle. Drink 2026-2046.
Decanter - 97
A gorgeous Pinot Noir, the plantings from 1988 are being replanted as the phyloxerated vines are being removed. This wine shows elegance and grace while maintaining depth and concentration, but make no mistake, it's built to age. The Beaux Frères Vineyard is clonally diverse with a massale selection of Pommard and Wadenswil and 115. Red fruited aromas and beautiful interplay between bright berries mixed with fresh mint and savoury herbs. The palate remains fresh and elegant, with red-fruited generosity and savoury depth of spearmint and wild anise.
Vinous - 95
Darkly floral, the 2022 Pinot Noir The Beaux Frères Vineyard wafts up with an earthy bouquet as flowery underbrush and crushed ashen stones complicate dried black cherries and a flourish of lavender. This is cool-toned and racy, with a cascade of sweet spice and ripe red and blue fruits that flow across a stream of vibrant acidity. The 2022 finishes structured, long and beautifully balanced, leaving a classically dry sensation as rosy inner florals gradually recede. In 2022, Mikey Metzel pushed the new oak up to 35% from 25% due to the quality of the tannins and freshness of the fruit.
Robert Parker - 94
The 2022 Pinot Noir The Beaux Frères Vineyard has dynamic aromas that segue from charcuterie and flint to roasted cranberries, forest floor and spice. The medium-bodied palate has pleasantly broody, meaty flavors structured by chalky tannins and vibrant acidity, and it has a long, spicy finish. It will benefit from 2-3 years in bottle.
James Suckling - 95
Attractive and fresh pinot with red cherries, cranberries, minty pine-needle freshness and hints of citrus peel. Medium-bodied, bright and blooming, with delicious red-berry character. Very polished and refined. Flavorful and vivid. Drink or hold.
Wine Spectator - 95
With detail and dimension, this compelling red laces rich raspberry and guava flavors with spiced tea, sandalwood and rose petal tones while building tension toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2034. 2,546 cases made.
| Årgang | 2022 |
| Vintype | Rødvin |
| Land | USA |
| Område | Californien |
| Producent | Beaux Frères Vineyard |
| Alkoholprocent | 13.5% |
| Indhold | 75cl |
| Druer | Pinot Noir |
| Produktionsmetode | Konventionel |
| Faktablad | Hent faktablad |
| Varenr. | 50044 |
