Chateau de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet Rouge 2022 (750ml)
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Description
Just beyond the boundary of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the vineyard behind Coudoulet gives Château de Beaucastel a Côtes du Rhône that carries something of its famous neighbor's character. This 2022 red is a Southern Rhône blend built on Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah with a measure of Cinsault, the classic quartet of the region, and it has long been a reliable, well-priced expression of the style.
Expect sunbaked stone, black cherry, and licorice on the nose, with lifts of raspberry, peppery herbs, and a touch of dark chocolate. The palate runs medium to full, lush and velvety, tannins ripe and polished rather than gripping. It finishes long, with the focus and drive that keep the fruit fresh rather than heavy.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone |
| Subregion | Cotes Du Rhone |
| Varietal | Southern Rhone Red Blend |
| Producer | Chateau de Beaucastel |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Subtype | Still |
Expert Reviews
A terrific vintage for this wine, which was bottled just a couple of weeks prior to my late June visit, the 2021 Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet de Beaucastel is a blend of 30% each Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah, plus 10% Cinsault. From a vineyard just outside the boundaries of the appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, it's a remarkably consistent wine and always a solid value. Scents of sunbaked stones, black cherries and licorice appear on the nose, joined by hints of purple raspberries and dark chocolate, while the medium to full-bodied palate is lush and velvety, finishing long and complex.
Bottled at the beginning of July, the 2021 Côtes du Rhône Coudoulet de Beaucastel shows the fresher, focused style of the vintage yet brings beautiful fruit. Red, blue, and black fruits, peppery herbs, and underbrush notes define the aromatics, and it's medium-bodied, with ripe, polished tannins and a great finish. (Jeb Dunnuck)