Chateauneuf du Pape Urgonien Clos Bellane 2017 (750ML)

93 Points, Josh Raynolds, Vinous Media: "Deep glistening ruby-red. Spice- and mineral-accented ripe red berries and cherry on the nose, along with suggestions of garrigue and baking spices. Intense raspberry, bitter cherry and floral pastille flavors show excellent focus and become deeper and sweeter as the wine opens up. The floral note carries strongly through a very long, energetic finish shaped by smooth tannins." 12/19

90-93 Points, Jeb Dunnuck: "Moving to the 2017s, the 2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Urgonien 1.14 Ha offers a more nuanced, elegant, even pretty style as well as plenty of strawberry, sappy flowers, mint, and exotic notes. Medium-bodied, with good acidity and moderate tannin, it's going to drink nicely right out of the gate." 8/18