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Friday, 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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  • Comment posted by Z1nnfull:

    2/22/2021 12:29:00 PM - The bottle states: 70% Grenache, 10% each syrah, mourvèdre and cinsault.

  • Comment posted by WineTally:

    2/24/2021 1:58:00 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

  • Comment posted by SubEtherBASS:

    1/13/2024 12:26:00 AM - My 2015 states : 50% Grenache, 50% Syrah

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2015 Guillaume Gonnet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Bel Ami

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