Belle Pente

Estate Reserve Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir

9.2114 ratings
9.234 pro ratings
Yamhill-Carlton, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
boyd

The kind of wine that makes you fall in love with wine all over again. A straightforward expression of place, varietal, and vintage. Fantastic.

The kind of wine that makes you fall in love with wine all over again. A straightforward expression of place, varietal, and vintage. Fantastic.

Aug 14th, 2020
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.2

Tasting group 3/24/19. Earth. Cherry. More complex than the other wines. Peppermint. My 1st, group 3rd

Tasting group 3/24/19. Earth. Cherry. More complex than the other wines. Peppermint. My 1st, group 3rd

Mar 27th, 2019
Josh Spurling

There’s so much sneaky complexity in this wine. There’s the urge to just chug due to its beautiful purity of fruit, but resist that urge. There’s so much more behind that glorious veil.....

There’s so much sneaky complexity in this wine. There’s the urge to just chug due to its beautiful purity of fruit, but resist that urge. There’s so much more behind that glorious veil.....

Mar 25th, 2018
Andrew S

Deep fruits, floral tones. There’s a red something I can’t identify- like cranberry mint jelly. Seems a touch reticent. I think I’d wait on the next one and see what happens.

Deep fruits, floral tones. There’s a red something I can’t identify- like cranberry mint jelly. Seems a touch reticent. I think I’d wait on the next one and see what happens.

Dec 16th, 2017
David L

Needs another year or two

Needs another year or two

Sep 6th, 2017
Evan Roberts

Brian this is a beautiful wine. So balanced and lovely. I wish I had a case left instead of just another bottle. Deep dusky nose full of ripe rich fruit, dark roses, and Willamette Valley earthiness. Palate is deep fruit and balanced with a long finish. Full of dark cherry, earthy chocolate and figs/prunes (in a good way)

Brian this is a beautiful wine. So balanced and lovely. I wish I had a case left instead of just another bottle. Deep dusky nose full of ripe rich fruit, dark roses, and Willamette Valley earthiness. Palate is deep fruit and balanced with a long finish. Full of dark cherry, earthy chocolate and figs/prunes (in a good way)

1 person found it helpfulOct 25th, 2017
Brian O'Donnell

From 5 year old vines, still vibrant at 15 years old!

From 5 year old vines, still vibrant at 15 years old!

1 person found it helpfulJun 29th, 2014
Shane Mohr

Winemaker La Crema

9.6

Mag form. So amazing

Mag form. So amazing

Sep 23rd, 2016
Andrew Fortgang

So impressed by this 2000. The structure is fully intact and great Freshness. Anise notes, dark fruit, hint of earth.

So impressed by this 2000. The structure is fully intact and great Freshness. Anise notes, dark fruit, hint of earth.

Jun 14th, 2016
Rob Crittenden

Still fresh, lots of low tone and spice notes. Delicious.

Still fresh, lots of low tone and spice notes. Delicious.

Mar 30th, 2016