Beaux Frères 2005 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Robert Parker is a co-owner with his brother-in-law, Michael Etzel in this 88 acre Yamhill, Oregon winery with a focus on world class Pinot Noir that exhibits “very ripe, healthy and intense fruit through low yields, non-irrigated vineyards and allowing fermentation to capture the true reflection of the Beaux Frères Vineyard”. The now transformed vineyard was originally a “Pig Farm” and
Risqué finds that in the nose it still harkens back to its origins… just a bit of “barnyard”.
The liquid is ruby to the rim with a snout initially punctuated with terroir and layered with rich pine forest, Pinot Noir fruit and ripe cherry and sweet capsicum. In the mouth this Willamette Valley Pinot fizzes with the slightest hint of effervescence and squeals with fruit through the mid-pallet, unfolding with more ripe tangy cherry, raspberry and subtle anise with a soft and silky tannic finish.
Treasuring his pearls, Risqué recommends decanting this rare jewel for 30 minutes to an hour to eliminate any barnyard, Brettanomyces… “Brett” for short, which reveals the lustrous precious jewel this wine becomes.
So call Risqué a filthy pig but this is delicious Pinot Noir that will have you clutching your pearls!
Alcohol 14.2% ($50)
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