2016 Coudoulet de Beaucastel Rouge
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Tasting notes
Bright, dark red robe. Has a really upbeat, forward nose that bounds out with blackberry, pure fruit, prune indicating its ripeness. There is a jelly-like quality, and a low-key dusty trail presence. The palate offers gourmand, tasty black berry fruits with attractive tannins adding depth and dimension. This is full of beans, up there as a leading Côtes du Rhône 2016, with panache, and good, extended length. There are notes of licorice – Mourvèdre – on the finish. Oct 2017, www.drinkrhone.com, Drink: 2018-2030
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John Livingstone-Learmonth, Drink Rhône
Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate
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The 2016 Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet de Beaucastel was bottled just two weeks before my visit, hence the plus sign attached to its rating. Planted just outside the boundaries of the Chateauneuf-du-Pape appellation, the vines here average 80 years old. Mouthwatering aromas of red fruit and spice lead the way, backed by a full-bodied wine that's creamy and lush but also silky and vibrant. As always, it's one of the best Cotes du Rhone wines from a given vintage. Aug 2018, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
This Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate is one of the Rhône’s most famous addresses. With a history stretching back to the 16th century, Beaucastel remains family owned and run, with the fifth generation of the Perrin family – Marc, Pierre, Thomas, Cécile, Charles, Matthieu and César – at the helm today.