A terrific vintage for this wine, which was bottled just a couple
of weeks prior to my late June visit, the 2021 Cotes du Rhone
Coudoulet de Beaucastel is a blend of 30% each Grenache,
Mourvèdre and Syrah, plus 10% Cinsault. From a vineyard
just outside the boundaries of the appellation of Châteauneufdu-Pape, it’s a remarkably consistent wine and always a solid
value. Scents of sunbaked stones, black cherries and licorice
appear on the nose, joined by hints of purple raspberries and
dark chocolate, while the medium to full-bodied palate is lush
and velvety, finishing long and complex.
92 Points, Joe Czerwinski – The Wine Advocate,
Drink: 2023-2035