Beaux Freres Upper Terrace Pinot Noir 2008

Date of Tasting: 26 September 2013

Wine Type: Red

Grape Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir

Alcohol: 13.5%

Origin: Oregon, USA

Appellation: Ribbon Ridge

Expect to Pay: ~ THB3,000 - 5,000 (retail price in Thailand)

Web: http://www.beauxfreres.com/
Chubby Score: 94/100
Value for money: 8/10
Professional Rating: WS - 95/100, ST - 92/100, CT - 92/100

Appearance: dark medium tone ruby

Aroma: blueberry and floral floor with extravagance spices

Palate: medium body, aromatic with complexity,  and yet long haul, moderate tannins that integrate well to give silk-like palate touch, fruity with cherry, blueberry, and black currant notes, fine and elegant mineral and acidity to balance, bright and expressive are the words

I just love this wine a lot. It is right now accessible and I suspect that it would live well until the end of this decade. The texture was so smooth and delicious, silky in fact. It was less chewy than other USA pinot noir. This bottle is a no joke at all. Tremendous and wonderful. Lucky to have this Burgundian like pinot noir a few more in stock. Shall raise more glasses!!!

Beaux Freres Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2008

Date of Tasting: 29 August 2013

Wine Type: Red

Grape Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir

Alcohol: 14.0%

Origin: Oregon, USA

Appellation: Willamette Valley

Expect to Pay: ~ THB2,000 - 3,500 (retail price in Thailand)

Web: http://www.beauxfreres.com/
Chubby Score: 94/100
Value for money: 8/10
Professional Rating: WS - 93/100, ST - 91/100, CT - 91/100

Appearance: medium red in ruby shade

Aroma: so much of aromas and fragrances: red berries, spices, and floral

Palate: silky smooth with complex spices, red berries note as well as plum, lingering, fresh, purity, long finish, mid tone acidity that is gorgeously balance with complexity

Pretty much in love with this Pinot Noir in New World style from Oregon. I once had tried it last year and really like it. This time, it did not disappoint me too. The style is different from Belle Glos I reviewed last week: lighter, fresher, and more complex. This beautiful bottle would last at least another 5 years and should go supremely well with fatty fish like salmon and cod. It can be delightful on its own too. Go grab some if you like medium body style Pinot Noir. Big Cheers!!!!!!