Needs a couple of hours to open up. Much more vegetal than I recall, with lots of bell pepper notes and not much fruit. Flavors are definitely soft and melded together, with no significant tannins, but overall I was a little underwhelmed (sadly — it’s been a couple of years since my last Belle Pente, but I have very fond memories of it).
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Consistent with past notes almost three years ago. Not as complex as I recall but it's definitely more accessible and rounded out now. Did not need to decant - was showing nicely on opening. Paired great with sockeye salmon. Drink 2023 - 2028. Technical score: 92. Enjoyment score: 92.
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Dark red at the core with slight translucence at the rim. Deep, almost brooding cherry and strawberry nose. Deeply flavored on the palate, black cherries, strawberries. Still a bit primary. Excellent acidity, great balance. Bit spicy on the mid-palate. Finishes very long with cherry and anise notes. Lovely wine but it needs 3 to 4 years to really blossom. Should be outstanding if you have the patience to wait. If you drink it now, definitely decant for 2 hours or so. Better to wait, I think. 92 points with an upside.
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12/18/2023 - Big Juicy Red Likes this wine:
Needs a couple of hours to open up. Much more vegetal than I recall, with lots of bell pepper notes and not much fruit. Flavors are definitely soft and melded together, with no significant tannins, but overall I was a little underwhelmed (sadly — it’s been a couple of years since my last Belle Pente, but I have very fond memories of it).
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4/29/2023 - jlhkiss Likes this wine: 92 Points
Consistent with past notes almost three years ago. Not as complex as I recall but it's definitely more accessible and rounded out now. Did not need to decant - was showing nicely on opening. Paired great with sockeye salmon. Drink 2023 - 2028. Technical score: 92. Enjoyment score: 92.
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5/5/2022 - jcasey555 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Dusty tannins? Decanted but should have let it breath longer. Probably needs more time in the bottle or a longer decant.
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2/16/2022 - Brian Glas Likes this wine: 91 Points
Tasted after 30 minutes or air. Sweet red cherry fruit. Medium acid. Some tea. Nice lift on mid palate. Good balance.
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11/26/2021 - Charlie C Likes this wine: 92 Points
Dark red at the core with slight translucence at the rim. Deep, almost brooding cherry and strawberry nose. Deeply flavored on the palate, black cherries, strawberries. Still a bit primary. Excellent acidity, great balance. Bit spicy on the mid-palate. Finishes very long with cherry and anise notes. Lovely wine but it needs 3 to 4 years to really blossom. Should be outstanding if you have the patience to wait. If you drink it now, definitely decant for 2 hours or so. Better to wait, I think. 92 points with an upside.
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