Bel Air 'Jean & Gabriel' 2018 1500ml 6 Pack

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James Suckling

Blueberry, coffee, bark and chocolate aromas follow through to a full body with round tannins that are chewy and polished at the same time. Pretty depth of fruit and composure to this wine. Old-vine cuvee with 45 years of age. 50% merlot and 50% cabernet franc. Try after 2023.

90 POINTS

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW - Wine Advocate

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Cuvée Jean Gabriel—a blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc—spills out of the glass with scents of ripe red and black plums, redcurrant jelly and Morello cherries with wafts of mossy tree bark and damp soil. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers a good amount of juicy red and black fruits with a soft texture and just enough freshness, finishing earthy.

90 POINTS

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW - Wine Advocate

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Cuvée Jean Gabriel leaps from the glass with bold notes of crushed blackberries, black cherry compote and redcurrant jelly with hints of spice box, violets and anise. Full-bodied, concentrated and seductive, it has a velvety texture and just enough freshness to lift the finish.

90 POINTS

James Suckling

Plenty of dark-berry and chocolate character here with depth and focus of fruit and tannins.