Coudoulet de Beaucastel 2022 Cotes du Rhone Rouge

Coudoulet de Beaucastel 2022 Cotes du Rhone RougeThe Baby Beaucastel is no ordinary Cotes du Rhone. The Coudoulet vineyard is immediately adjacent to the Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape vineyard but was not included in the appellation created in 1936. On the same limestone plateau with the same galets the Coudoulet is a blend of 30% Mourvdre, 30% Grenache, 20% Syrah & 20% Cinsault made in the same way as the Beaucastel Chateauneuf. The main difference is that the Beaucastel Chateauneuf is

The “Baby Beaucastel” is no ordinary Cotes-du-Rhone.  The Coudoulet vineyard is immediately adjacent to the Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape vineyard but was not included in the appellation created in 1936. On the same limestone plateau with the same “galets” the Coudoulet is a blend of 30% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache, 20% Syrah & 20% Cinsault made in the same way as the Beaucastel Chateauneuf.  The main difference is that the Beaucastel Chateauneuf is extremely full-bodied, more structured and burdened with more alcohol. The 2022 Coudoulet Cotes-du-Rhone is remarkably fresh and vibrant with modest alcohol (for the region).  “Packed with intense raspberry and strawberry amid licorice and violets, the 2022 Côtes-du-Rhône Coudoulet de Beaucastel is showing well. It’s almost as if the lively aromas jump out of the glass. Sapid and round, this is destined to be a serious Coudoulet.  Drink 2025-2032.” 90-92 Vinous + 91 Wine Advocate + 92 Decanter.