Betz Family Winery

Bésoleil Columbia Valley Grenache Blend

9.1129 ratings
9.145 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvedre, Syrah
Lamb, Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Eric

Good southern Rhône style wine from Washington state.

Good southern Rhône style wine from Washington state.

Nov 14th, 2020
Justin Hart

This isn’t a Grenache, it is a Grenache dominant blend. On the nose, faint wet stone and wild strawberry notes are the first thing I notice. After that, hints of fig, baking spices and tobacco are all pleasing nuances. On the palate, the wine is still jammy, fruit forward, succulent (2013 was a hot year). The Grenache is still the dominant flavor, with heaps of strawberry and white pepper notes. The Syrah and other varietals fill in the gaps though; this is not a one dimensional wine and hints of darker stone fruit, cured meat, and raspberry show up after the swallow. Yum!

This isn’t a Grenache, it is a Grenache dominant blend. On the nose, faint wet stone and wild strawberry notes are the first thing I notice. After that, hints of fig, baking spices and tobacco are all pleasing nuances. On the palate, the wine is still jammy, fruit forward, succulent (2013 was a hot year). The Grenache is still the dominant flavor, with heaps of strawberry and white pepper notes. The Syrah and other varietals fill in the gaps though; this is not a one dimensional wine and hints of darker stone fruit, cured meat, and raspberry show up after the swallow. Yum!

May 24th, 2020
Bryant Bickel

Subtle elegant and sexy not over the top, very in line, silky tannin structure, loads of blue fruit, second day and I'm ordering delivery gotta keep her in my bed! Creaky creak. Sexy!

Subtle elegant and sexy not over the top, very in line, silky tannin structure, loads of blue fruit, second day and I'm ordering delivery gotta keep her in my bed! Creaky creak. Sexy!

2 people found it helpfulDec 12th, 2014
Andrew S

Nice sweet fruit, with a mix of red and blue. Enjoyable.

Nice sweet fruit, with a mix of red and blue. Enjoyable.

1 person found it helpfulMay 3rd, 2020
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.0

Still quite bold and fruit forward, but with some nice tertiary development. Has years to go.

Still quite bold and fruit forward, but with some nice tertiary development. Has years to go.

1 person found it helpfulOct 8th, 2017
Bryant Bickel

Wonderful black fruits over a great weight not too sappy.

Wonderful black fruits over a great weight not too sappy.

1 person found it helpfulDec 19th, 2016
Meghan Hamilton

Wine Educator Joseph Phelps Vineyards

8.9

Well, if Counoise is supposed to add a spiciness to blends, then it's working. Some funk to start that fades, plus black pepper, smoke, sage and herbs de Provence, cherry, blackberry.

Well, if Counoise is supposed to add a spiciness to blends, then it's working. Some funk to start that fades, plus black pepper, smoke, sage and herbs de Provence, cherry, blackberry.

1 person found it helpfulSep 24th, 2016
Isaac Pirolo

Needs an hour. Comes off like a more hearty version of Beaujolais. Strawberries and cream, lemon zest, powdered cocoa, with some earth, underbrush, and herbs that fade in and out.

Needs an hour. Comes off like a more hearty version of Beaujolais. Strawberries and cream, lemon zest, powdered cocoa, with some earth, underbrush, and herbs that fade in and out.

Jul 21st, 2016
Bryant Bickel

Slaughtered the brisket mom made, great black and red fruits. Smokey, nice nutmeg, clove.

Slaughtered the brisket mom made, great black and red fruits. Smokey, nice nutmeg, clove.

Apr 17th, 2016
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

8.8

Stewed fruit. Seems pretty tired.

Stewed fruit. Seems pretty tired.

Sep 4th, 2015