Wine detail

Guillaume Gonnet

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Bel Ami

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

2022

Vintage

Varietal

Grenache

Peak 2026-2030

Where it is, October 2026

At Peak: inside the peak window (2026-2030), within the full drinking arc.

This bottle is in its peak window through 2030, with a drinking horizon to 2034.

The ‘22 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Bel Ami.

Guillaume Gonnet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Bel Ami 2022 is a Grenache from France.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2024-2034Peak window 2026-2030

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Guillaume Gonnet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Bel Ami 2022 has a full body, balanced acidity, and moderate tannins.

The 2022 vintage

Guillaume Gonnet's 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Bel Ami is a Grenache from France.

About Guillaume Gonnet

Guillaume Gonnet's Châteauneuf-du-Pape Bel Ami is a Grenache from France.

From the cellar: pair with

Herb-crusted lamb shoulder with rosemary jus

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Duck confit with cherry reduction

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Braised beef short ribs with wild mushroom gratin

The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Guillaume Gonnet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Bel Ami 2022?

Guillaume Gonnet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Bel Ami 2022 is a Grenache from France.

What does Guillaume Gonnet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Bel Ami 2022 taste like?

Guillaume Gonnet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Bel Ami 2022 has a full body, balanced acidity, and moderate tannins.

When should Guillaume Gonnet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Bel Ami 2022 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2024-2034. Within that arc, the peak window is 2026-2030. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with Guillaume Gonnet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Bel Ami 2022?

Pair this wine with Herb-crusted lamb shoulder with rosemary jus; Duck confit with cherry reduction; or Braised beef short ribs with wild mushroom gratin.