2015 Côtes du Rhône Rouge, Coudoulet de Beaucastel, Famille Perrin

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
Ready - at best
Product: 20151130940
2015 Côtes du Rhône Rouge, Coudoulet de Beaucastel, Famille Perrin

Description

Marc Perrin likes to characterise Coudoulet as a happy battle between the “fireworks” of the Grenache and the more restrained and “lean” Syrah. Lean in a positive sense, of course. To this, however, must be added 30 percent of Mourvèdre (the same percentage as the Grenache) and 20 percent of Cinsault (the same amount as the Syrah). Mourvèdre adds spice and depth, while Cinsault delivers a gentle feminine charm. Indeed, almost paradoxically, given the generosity of the vintage, the wine is less fleshy and opulent at this early stage. To me it recalls 2010 in its authority and linear personality, both more than favourable precursors. Drink 2017-2025.
Simon Field MW - Wine Buyer

The Perrins are far from equivocal in outlining their aspirations in the Southern Rhône; they wish to match the undisputed primacy of their Beaucastel estate with hegemony of classic vineyards to demonstrate the best characteristics of the best villages: Voltaire without Pangloss. Nurturing and guiding as appropriate, they have rapidly built up an enviable portfolio which has gone virtually all the way to the realisation of this ambition. Their attention has been focused especially on the villages of Vinsobres and Gigondas, both of which share altitude and aspect to suit the subtly changing climate in the region.
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2015
Maturity Ready - at best
Body Full Bodied
Producer Château de Beaucastel

About this wine

Chateau de Beaucastel

The Perrin family of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are one of the Rhône Valley’s greatest vineyard owners. With over 200 hectares of top level, prime vineyards at their fingertips, they have the terroir and skill required to produce some of the region’s finest wines.
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Côtes du Rhône 

Côtes du Rhône 

Côtes du Rhône wines from the Rhône Valley in France offer exceptional reds and whites. Reds feature Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault, with robust flavours and a peppery touch in northern Syrah wines. Whites, including Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne, offer aromatic elegance. The region’s long winemaking history blends tradition and modernity, expressing unique terroir from Côtes du Rhône to renowned Crus like Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
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