Château de Beaucastel - Côtes du Rhône - Coudoulet - Rouge - 2021

Wine:

The 2021 red Côtes-du-Rhône Coudoulet shines as a best-seller of its appellation, finding an extraordinary expression in this vintage! Despite the year's climatic challenges, it delivers radiant fullness and balance. Originating from parcels on the border of Châteauneuf, it surpasses its appellation with superb depth and concentration. Added to this are notes of black fruits, juicy cherry, warm stone, and cocoa, all blending into an elegant, velvety, complex, and lingering matrix. A superb Côtes-du-Rhône! Rated 92/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Harvested by hand. Traditional maceration in concrete vats for 12 days. Grape varieties vinified separately, then blended after malolactic fermentation. Aged in oak tuns for 6 months.

Color:

Garnet red with brilliant reflections.

Nose:

Fine and subtle, with aromas of fresh red fruits marked by a lovely freshness.

Palate:

Freshness and balance define this cuvée, with its delicately integrated tannic structure and long, silky finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Beef rib with herbs, lamb shoulder confit with baby vegetables, filet mignon with chanterelles and reduced jus.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

An emblem of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and awarded 2 stars in the RVF Guide, Château de Beaucastel has established itself as one of the most innovative and outstanding estates of the appellation. Its spectacular terroir of rounded pebbles, combined with an intensified perfectionism, creates exceptional, deep, and elegant wines that age beautifully. A cult favorite!