Beaux Freres, 'Willamette Valley', Pinot Noir, 2006
Yes, we are very partial to Beaux Freres, and this one didn't disappoint. I would say that I think the 2006 is better than the 2005. It was just beautiful, like a porcelain figurine, wrapped in an angora sweater, and covered in rose pedals.
This was sort of the opposite of the recent Chassagne-Montrachet we drank. While the Montrachet's nose was stunning and the taste was a bit less -- this Beaux Freres's taste was fantastic while their wasn't much going on in the nose.
The tastes included cherry, raspberry, and cranberry. Bark. Gravel (minerally). Stone. The texture was very silky, but not velvety. And the most striking part was that it was Insanely floral. It smells and tastes like roses. Totally yummy.
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9.0