Guillaume Gonnet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Bel Ami

Puches above its weight

What a great drop, well worth waiting for. Far more mellow than expected, very drinkable. Was more burgundy than red, had a bit of a whiff of metho when opened, but guess that will subside after breathing for a while, but still a great drop. Was a wonderful accompaniment to Homemade Chicken Schnitzel Burger for a late brunch. Why not enjoy wine with food you feel like eating? Wish I had more bottles, but sadly only 1 in the cellar.

Bright Raspberry red color. The nose is subtle. Lots of alcohol, after being open 2 hrs. Lots of raspberries, some bitter tannins and tartness. Not as complex as I'd like for the region. I think it will be interesting to see how it tastes in a few years.

Same as 2/22. Should have bought more.

One of the nicest Rhone reds we have had for years. 70% grenache and 10% each syrah, cinsault and mourvèdre per the label. The grenache clearly makes itself known. Nice plum-like juice, but smooth and elegant without being restrained. Somewhere between robust and medium-bodied, cries out for food as there is enough acidity to stand up to many foods, but probably not spicy food our overly-smoked grilled meat. Great with rotisserie chicken. Drinking exceptionally well now with several hours of …

Nice and refined.

50% Grenache 50% Syrah from 50-90 yr old vines in organically farmed Croix du Bois vineyard. Manual harvest, 60-100% de-stemmed. Natural yeast fermentation for 20-30 days. Aged 30% each in cement, stainless, wood vats, rest in demi-muds. 14.5% Abv. Owners: Guillaume Gonnet (3rd generation) and his Australian wife Kelly. A(ccuracy)=2: Med Light cherry/ruby. Fragrant, spicy Rhone blend. B(alance)=3: Vibrant components in harmony. C(omplexity)=2: Red and dark berries, spices, mineral. D(epth)=1: Round, supple mouthfeel. Average length and finish. Wine Tally Score …