In the glass
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
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Lamb cassoulet
Mourvedre-accented Coudoulet is a natural match for slow-braised lamb and bean stew. -
Grilled entrecote
Full-bodied with good tannins; a reliable CDR for grilled beef. -
Cassoulet Toulousain
Iron and herb notes complement the duck and pork of this Languedoc classic.
How to serve Coudoulet de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1974 — Coudoulet de Beaucastel first produced from the parcel outside the CdP boundary
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau de Beaucastel
- 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
- ECOCERT
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.