Retour Domaine Beaux Frères - Ribbon Ridge AVA - Pinot Noir - Red - 2022
COUNTRY/REGION: United States - Oregon
DESIGNATION: Ribbon Ridge AVA
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2022
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Pinot Noir
ALCOHOL: 13 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.
Food Confit of beef cheek, rack of veal with morel mushrooms, roast pommes grenaille, guinea fowl stuffed with porcini mushrooms.
Cellar ageing From now until 2034, and beyond for enthusiasts.
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine A prestigious Oregon estate, Beaux Frères is a hidden gem within the Artémis portfolio, alongside Clos de Tart, Château Grillet, and Château Latour in Pauillac.

Founded in 1986 by renowned American wine critic Robert Parker and his brother-in-law Michael Etzel, the estate cultivates 10 hectares in Ribbon Ridge under biodynamic farming, producing brilliant Pinot Noirs that rival some of Burgundy’s finest.

A benchmark for the region, Beaux Frères has established itself as a leading name in American viticulture, crafting wines of exceptional precision—undoubtedly among the most captivating today.
Wine The 2022 Red Ribbon Ridge AVA Pinot Noir is a beautifully crafted wine, showcasing ripe, infused aromas with remarkable freshness. Its fine tannins, balanced profile, and generous texture create a wine that is both harmonious and full of depth. Elegant and meticulously made, this captivating Pinot Noir has excellent aging potential of up to 10 years. A Selection Committee favorite, rated 94/100.
Vinification Hand harvested. Alcoholic fermentation using indigenous yeasts in small vats for 15 to 18 days. Aged for 10 months in French oak barrels, 33% of which are new. No fining or filtration.
AWARDS
AWARDS Committee: 94-96/100
Robert Parker: 94/100