Chateau de Beaucastel Coudoulet Rouge 2022 (750ml)
Chateau de Beaucastel Coudoulet Rouge 2022 (750ml)
Fresh red berries and ripe cherry mingle with fragrant Mediterranean herbs and gentle spice. Supple and inviting, the palate offers generous fruit, velvety tannins and an appealing freshness, carrying through to a long, savoury finish. Often affectionately called ‘baby Beaucastel’, Coudoulet comes from vineyards immediately east of the celebrated estate, sharing its distinctive soils of rounded stones over ancient seabed. Grenache leads the blend, supported by Mourvèdre, Syrah and Cinsault, with maturation in large oak foudres adding harmony and depth. The warm 2022 vintage delivers plenty of southern Rhône generosity while retaining the poise that makes Coudoulet such a rewarding introduction to Beaucastel.
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Decanter, 92/100
Decanter, 92/100
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. (MW)
James Suckling, 92/100
James Suckling, 92/100
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. (KD)
Wine Advocate, 91/100
Wine Advocate, 91/100
A blend of 30% Mourvèdre, 30% Syrah, 30% Grenache and 10% Cinsault, 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. (YC) 91+
Vinous, 91/100
Vinous, 91/100
Ripe raspberry, pressed violets, licorice and dried herbs compose the multifaceted aromatic profile of the 2022 Côtes du Rhône 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. (NG)
