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• WineTally Likes this wine:

  March 16, 2018 - 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 [2,3,2,1] = 8/10
  
  Elegant, dainty style with sense of place.
  
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3 Comments

• Z1nnfull commented:

  2/22/21, 12:29 PM - The bottle states: 70% Grenache, 10% each syrah, mourvèdre and cinsault.

• WineTally commented:

  2/24/21, 1:58 AM - Thanks for the correction. We took the blend composition from the
  winery's tech sheet: http://www.guillaumegonnet.com/bel-ami-rouge.php which apparently is generic and not vintage specific.
  See also https://www.instagram.com/p/BgkN2FMgVGr

• SubEtherBASS commented:

  1/13/24, 12:26 AM - My 2015 states : 50% Grenache, 50% Syrah

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