2022 Beau Vigne Starscape Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

“One of my favorite wineries, Beau Vigne’s Vineyard sits at a high elevation in the southern Napa Valley, back Soda Canyon Road, overlooking the Pritchard Hill Gap as well as the Stagecoach Vineyard. The AVA for these wines is Atlas Peak and the soils are all volcanic origin. This winery is currently on a qualitative roll.” ~Robert Parker

Renowned winemaker Julien Fayard uses his expertise to produce wines that express pure, terroir-driven specificities and characteristics. Julien gained his knowledge and defined his core winemaking style from working at grand Chateaux in France such as Lafite Rothschild and Smith Haut Lafitte.

Beau Vigne flies under the radar as a “hidden gem” and small boutique winery producing only a few thousand cases a year. Fans and critics alike flock to the winery for its outstanding wines and genuine hospitality including famed critic Robert Parker who refers to Beau Vigne as “one of my favorite wineries.” 

Beau Vigne’s wines are highly esteemed and cherished among some of the world’s most important winemakers, and they have achieved numerous high-accolades. Today, they are considered among Napa Valley’s most acclaimed wines.

Starscape Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is a wine that embodies cool-climate elegance with every sip.

Fermented with native yeasts in small, open-top tanks, it gains a touch of spice and structure from partial stem inclusion. Aged to perfection in French oak barrels, the final blend is refined and layered for months, creating a wine of true sophistication.

The result? A lush, vibrant Pinot Noir bursting with Bing cherry, ripe raspberry, and fine-grained tannins. Notes of spice and flinty minerals add depth to this irresistible masterpiece.

Aging: 11 months in French oak barrels.

100% Pinot Noir. The Starscape Pinot Noir presents a provocative and swirling mélange of aromas and flavors, including lush Bing cherry, raspberry, fine-grained tannins, spice, and flinty mineral notes. It is medium-bodied with a lightly oaked profile, showcasing the varietal's characteristic elegance.

This 'Starscape' Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir from Beau Vigne, crafted by Julien Fayard, was native yeast fermented in open-top tanks with some stem inclusion, then aged 11 months in French oak. Sourced from Starscape Vineyard bordering Ritchie Vineyard, this Pinot displays power and drive, framed by refined tannins and layered with rich aromas of brown baking spices, earth, black truffle, and roasted espresso bean. Pure, tart cranberry and raspberry fruit are complemented by Mexican mocha notes, with toasted fennel, coriander, and cumin adding depth to this spicy, medium-bodied, juicy, and delectable Pinot—such a great wine for pairing with savoury-spiced, aromatic meat or fish dishes.~93 Decanter

This earthier Pinot Noir is a deep garnet color, with flickering hints of a darker edge glint as the glass swirls. The nose is a woodsy affair, with aromas of cedar, black tea and tart black cherry emerging. Savory, lithe and balanced, the palate has a woodsy tannic grip at the finish. ~ 90 Wine Enthusiast

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