Beaux Freres Pinot noir Beaux Freres 07 or 08 MAG
Avalon's tasting note - A tremendous perfumed nose blossoms in the glass. Co-mingling of rose petal, lavender, crushed raspberry, forest floor, fresh turned earth, incense, roasted meat, cedar, and barely there peppery spice.
"Light in color and body, this is deftly balanced to let the gorgeous raspberry, cherry and espresso flavors emerge easily and waft through the long, expressive finish, remarkably without much weight. Impressive for its style and refinement. Drink now through 2018." - H.S.
The 08 Estate has purity, perfect structure, and balance. Fascinating to try in 10, 15, 20 years. In retrospective tastings of Oregon Pinot held in a decade or more from now, this will be a main attraction.
Collectible-sized bottle of one the finest Pinots made. Dark ruby-colored, the 2007 Estate offers an intense, sweet scent of black raspberry and cherry, wild strawberry, herb, earth, and dried flowers. Tasting the wine, a silky cream texture introduces flavors of blackberry, black raspberry, and black cherry. Rich, plump fruit is accented by subtle notes of sweet earth, truffle, Asian spice, and dried field herbs.
The 2007 Estate is utterly charming - its medium body gains weight and depth with decanting. Good acidity and balance means it is well proportioned for cellaring. The winery suggests that the 2007 Estate will evolve for 10-12 years.
