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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark cherry, iron, garrigue, pepper, dried herbs

Palate: plum, tobacco, mineral iron, medium-firm tannins, long herbal finish

The CDR from the Beaucastel estate, produced from a parcel just outside the Chateauneuf appellation boundary; it shares the estate's biodynamic farming, Mourvedre content, and old-foudre ageing in a more accessible format.

What it pairs with

  • Lamb cassoulet Mourvedre-accented Coudoulet is a natural match for slow-braised lamb and bean stew.More wines for lamb →
  • Grilled entrecote Full-bodied with good tannins; a reliable CDR for grilled beef.More wines for steak →
  • Cassoulet Toulousain Iron and herb notes complement the duck and pork of this Languedoc classic.More wines for pork →

How to serve Coudoulet de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Lamb cassoulet, Grilled entrecote, Cassoulet Toulousain. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Coudoulet de Beaucastel is produced from a parcel called Coudoulet de Beaucastel, located directly outside the Chateauneuf-du-Pape appellation boundary but farmed identically to the Beaucastel estate. First produced in 1974, it sits at the Cotes du Rhone AOC tier.

  1. 1974Coudoulet de Beaucastel first produced from the parcel outside the CdP boundary

Facts

Producer
Chateau de Beaucastel · visiting guide
Grapes
Mourvedre (30%), Grenache (30%), Syrah (20%), Cinsault (20%)
Classification
Cotes du Rhone AOC
Oak
Old foudres; no new oak; biodynamic
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 18-28 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
1974
Biodynamic
Demeter Certified
Organic
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Frequently asked about Coudoulet de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone

What does Coudoulet de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone taste like?

On the nose, dark cherry, iron, garrigue, pepper, dried herbs. On the palate, plum, tobacco, mineral iron, medium-firm tannins, long herbal finish. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. The CDR from the Beaucastel estate, produced from a parcel just outside the Chateauneuf appellation boundary; it shares the estate's biodynamic farming, Mourvedre content, and old-foudre ageing in a more accessible format.

When should I drink Coudoulet de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone?

Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Coudoulet de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone?

Lamb cassoulet is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled entrecote and Cassoulet Toulousain. Mourvedre-accented Coudoulet is a natural match for slow-braised lamb and bean stew.

What grapes are in Coudoulet de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone?

The blend is Mourvedre (30%), Grenache (30%), Syrah (20%), Cinsault (20%). The wine is classified as Cotes du Rhone AOC.

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