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93 POINTS FROM JEB DUNNUCK SAYING:
“Beautiful ripe cherry, cassis, ground pepper, and leather notes all emerge from the 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape Bel Ami, a classic blend of 60% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre, 15% Cinsault, and 10% Syrah that’s brought up in a mix of foudre, demi-muid, and concrete tank. It’s impressive, especially in the vintage.”
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92 POINTS FROM WINE ADVOCATE SAYING:
“An assemblage of around 10 varieties, sourced from the lieux-dits of Croix de Bois, La Crau and Les Combes, the 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape Bel Ami is about 50% Grenache, with the other largest components being Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault. Aging is in tank and foudre. The wine is herbal and even a bit sappy on the nose, with mixed berry fruit, while the palate is medium to full-bodied and the structure is provided by silky tannins and crisp acids.”
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91 POINTS FROM WINE SPECTATOR SAYING:
“Smoldering in feel, with smoke and incense notes encircling red plum, black pepper and singed garrigue flavors, all wrapped around a spine of iron. This red’s tannins are sculpted but hold firm on the svelte finish. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault.”
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