Betz Besoleil 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Betz
Label Name:
 
Besoleil
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Yakima Valley (Columbia Valley), Washington
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
49% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 16% Cinsault, 9% Mourvèdre, 6% Counoise
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93; Jeb Dunnuck 93; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 91–93 (range); Antonio Galloni (Vinous) ~91

Tasting Note
Perfumed, Grenache-driven notes of kirsch, red raspberry, pomegranate, herbes de Provence, licorice and sweet spice. Medium–full-bodied, textured, with bright acidity, savory meatiness and a supple, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled pork, roasted vegetables, ratatouille, charcuterie, mushroom ragu. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki beef, yakitori, miso-glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Yakima Valley fruit; small-lot fermentations for each variety; Grenache-led blend matured ~16–18 months in French oak before blending and bottling.

Vineyard Info
Betz Family Winery, founded by Master of Wine Bob Betz in 1997, produces Rhône- and Bordeaux-style Washington wines. Based in Woodinville, the winery sources premium Yakima Valley fruit and practices meticulous, small-lot winemaking.