Dark in colour. Soft, juicy, velvety tannins. An approachable and well-balanced vintage of Coudoulet that should age well thanks to its tannic finesse, acidity and freshness. Though it is quite a tannic vintage, so give it some time. ~92 Decanter
A focused, lively and succulent Cotes-du-Rhone with aromas of cherries, raspberries, dried herbs and baking spices. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Seductive and precise, with crunchy red berry flavors at the center. A focused finish with length. Drink or hold. ~92 James Suckling
Often referred to as 'Baby Beaucastel,' Coudoulet de Beaucastel consistently over-delivers. ~92 Wine Review Online
The 2022 Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet de Beaucastel exhales a delicate, perfumed bouquet of black cherries, spices, violets and spring flowers. It's medium to full-bodied, enveloping and layered with a juicy core of fruit, a tense mid-palate and a fresh, ethereal finish. This is a consistent wine and a solid value. ~91+ Wine Advocate
Ripe raspberry, pressed violets, licorice and dried herbs compose the multifaceted aromatic profile of the 2022 Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet de Beaucastel. Shaped gently by soft tannins, this refined red contains solid substance and caps off with persistence on the classic finish. Give it another two years to start revealing its full potential. ~91 Vinous
Spicy herbs, ground pepper, leather, and spicy red and black fruits define the 2022 Cotes Du Rhone Coudoulet De Beaucastel, a medium-bodied, elegant, complex red that should age nicely for 8-10 years, if not longer. I certainly see no need to delay gratification, though. ~90 Jeb Dunnuck
Cask sample. Reduced and introverted nose. The palate is sleek and rounded, with fine-grained tannins, blue fruit, violet notes and a floral character. Tight and tense and well balanced - meaty as well on the long finish. ~17/20 Jancis Robinson
2022 Chateau De Beaucastel Coudoulet De Beaucastel Rouge Rhone Valley 6pk 6x750ml
- "Approachable And Well-Balanced... Should Age Well" ~92 Decanter
- "Seductive And Precise" ~92 James Suckling
- "Consistently Over-Delivers" ~92 Wine Review Online
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2022 Chateau De Beaucastel Coudoulet De Beaucastel Rouge Rhone Valley 6pk 6x750ml
About The Wine
At A Glance
- Varietal:
- Grenache (Garnacha)
- Varietal:
- Cinsault
- Region:
- Rhône Valley
- Sub-Appellation:
- Cotes du Rhone
- Alcohol:
- 14.0%
- Size:
- 750ml
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- PAIRS WITH
- Grilled Meat · Lamb · Barbecue · Poultry · Meat
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THE PRODUCER
Chateau de Beaucastel
Château de Beaucastel is primarily noted for its Châteauneuf du Pape wines produced in a long-lived style. For its red Châteauneuf du Pape, Beaucastel includes all 13 grape varieties traditionally part of the blend and uses a higher-than-usual proportion of Mourvèdre. The special Vieilles Vignes cuvée of Beaucastel's white Châteauneuf du Pape is a varietal Roussanne wine, which is rare in Rhône and rarer in Châteauneuf du Pape. Beaucastel vinifies wine components in large, old barrels (foudres), with only Syrah grapes exposed to some new oak. The different grape varieties are vinified separately and later blended. Château de Beaucastel is noted for using all the 13 allowed varieties. Estate founded in 1549 when Pierre de Beaucastel acquired land in Coudoulet. Purchased by Pierre Tramier in 1909 after phylloxera and transferred to his son-in-law Pierre Perrin.
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