Coudoulet de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone
Red Rhone Blend
| Vintage: | 2017 |
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| Description: | Château de Beaucastel is located five kilometres south-east of Orange at the northerly limit of the Châteauneuf du Pape appellation. The 30 hectares Coudoulet de Beaucastel vineyard is found just to the east of Beaucastel on the other side of the busy A7 autoroute. For reasons that will become evident, it is often referred to as a baby Beaucastel. When one looks at the soil geology at Coudoulet, the similarities to the soil at Beaucastel are legion. It is composed of a layer of marine limestone from the Miocene period, covered by a deposit of alpine diluvium. This blanket of rounded stones or "galets" contributes much to the wines of Beaucastel: they retain the intense heat of the Mediterranean sun during the day then slowly disperse it to the vines during the night. They also provide a head start to the vineyard in springtime. During the long Mediterranean summer, lack of water can stress the vineyard at times. However, the resistance built into Beaucastel's vine stock from 30 years of continuous organic culture allow the vineyard to get through drought periods with little problem. Also, for the reason that the soil is porous and aerated, the vineyards at Beaucastel have developed root systems that penetrate deep into the earth in their search for water. Coudoulet as with Beaucastel, owes its ability to age to the large proportion of Mourvedre - about 30% - that makes up the final cuvée. It provides a tannic backbone and resistance to oxidation that ensures long life. In addition, Mourvedre brings aromas of leather, tobacco, and spice to the blend. One should note also that the Beaucastel and Coudoulet vineyards are at the northerly limit for the cultivation of Mourvedre. Review One of the old guards of the region, Chateau de Beaucastel is nevertheless one of the most progressive and forward-thinking estates out there. They have a wealth of old vine Mourvedre planted in the northern part of Chateauneuf-du-Pape and have purchased heavily in the cooler appellation of Gigondas. They've broken the lineup into their Chateau de Beaucastel releases for the estate wines from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, and several additional cuvees released under their Famille Perrin label.the 2017s are also brilliant but more forward and charming, and I suspect the preponderance of clay soils at this estate helped dramatically with keeping the vines ripening grapes as opposed to shutting down during this hot, dry vintage. - Jeb Dunnuck, Le Millésime… The 2016s from the Southern Rhone (Part 1) (8/28/18). Wine maker notes Coudoulet as with Beaucastel, owes its ability to age to the large proportion of Mourvedre - about 30% - that makes up the final cuvée. It provides a tannic backbone and resistance to oxidation that ensures long life. In addition, Mourvedre brings aromas of leather, tobacco, and spice to the blend. One should note also that the Beaucastel and Coudoulet vineyards are at the northerly limit for the cultivation of Mourvedre. It is a well recognized fact that the best expressions of any varietal come from the limits of their growing areas. The other main variety, Grenache, gives Coudoulet the rounded fullness and intense fruit that is typical of Côtes du Rhône. Syrah and Cinsault represent about 20% each and bring tannins and aromatic complexity to Coudoulet. After careful hand harvesting the grapes are transferred to the winery and undergo the same flash heating technique as the red wine of Beaucastel. The maceration is completed in enamel tiled vats over about 12 days and then the free run wine is taken off and a light pneumatic pressing is made. Each grape variety is kept separately until after the malolactic fermentation when the final blend is decided. The young wine continues to mature for about six months in large oak barrels or "foudres". In March following the vintage, the wine is fined with egg whites and bottled. Producer As proprietors of Chateau de Beaucastel in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, and producers of La Vieille Ferme from the Cotes du Ventoux and Luberon, the Perrin family has demonstrated exceptionally high standards for nearly a century. Jean-Pierre and Francois's father, Jacques Perrin, was a gifted winemaker who brought world renown to the family domaine, introducing innovative techniques in the cellar, such as flash-heat exchange for maximum extract, integrated pest-control and organic farming practices in the vineyards. Now the next generation of winemakers has joined Jean-Pierre and Francois - Pierre, Marc, Thomas and Matthieu - to continue the proud family tradition. |
| Price: | $ 26.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Previously available from Shoprite Liquors - Lincoln Park
| Address: |
60 Beaverbrook Rd. Lincoln Park, NJ 07035 United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 973-694-4420 |
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