Château de Beaucastel, Côtes du Rhône 2023 'Coudoulet de Beaucastel' (6x75cl)

Ripe fruit on the nose. Full bodied and balanced, the palate is very rich and refined with magnificent aromas of cherries, plums and liquorice and a long finish. Some tannin to ease off so drink from 2028 or later.

Drinking Dates: 2028 to 2033+

Cépagement: 30% each Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre, 10% Cinsault

Soil: Molasse seabed of the Miocene period covered by diluvial alpine deposits (rolled pebbles), identical to the vineyard of Châteaun

Upbringing: Each variety is harvested manually and separately, then sorted in the cellar. The harvest is heated to 80°C (skins) and then cooled down to 20°C. Classic maceration occurs in cement tanks for 12 days. Pressing in pneumatic presses. Blending of the different varietals after malolactic fermentation. Ageing in Oak Foudres for 6 months.

ABV: 15%

'The 2023 Côtes Du Rhône Coudoulet De Beaucastel should easily be an outstanding wine, and readers could do far worse than to have a case of this in the cellar. Black raspberries, ripe cherries, flowery incense, and pepper all define the aromatics, and it's medium-bodied, has a supple, elegant, mouthfeel, and terrific purity.' 90-92/100 (JebDunnuck.com)

'The 2023 Côtes-du-Rhône Coudoulet de Beaucastel turned out well, unwinding with fragrant black cherry, blackberry and earthy scents. Medium-bodied, silky and refreshing, the 2023 is a delicate, finesse-driven red Côtes-du-Rhône from the talented Perrin family, clocking out with energy on the refined finish.' 90/100 (Nicolas Greinacher, vinous.com)