Coudoulet de Beaucastel - Côtes du Rhône rouge 2022

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

Since 1909, Beaucastel has been owned by the Perrin family, now under the management of Jean-Pierre and François, the sons of Jacques Perrin, accompanied by Cécile, Marc, Pierre, Thomas, Charles, Mathieu, and César, the fifth generation. In other words, it's a family affair! Located on 100 hectares of rounded pebbles, including 30 hectares in Côtes du Rhône (Coudoulet de Beaucastel), Château Beaucastel produces four wines. In white, a classic cuvée dominated by Roussanne, and the famous Roussanne-Vieilles-Vignes cuvée. In red, Mourvèdre plays a major role, accounting for nearly a third of the plantings, as much as Grenache. This unusual proportion was strategic in 2018 and allowed Beaucastel to achieve its characteristic finesse and freshness. This is undoubtedly one of the finest wine estates in France, with, in our opinion, an added purity in recent years.

Decanter

About wine:

Dark color. Supple, juicy, and velvety tannins. An accessible and well-balanced vintage from Coudoulet that should age well thanks to its tannic finesse, acidity, and freshness. However, it is a fairly tannic vintage, so it will need a little time.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About wine:

A blend of 30% Mourvèdre, 30% Syrah, 30% Grenache, and 10% Cinsault, the 2022 Côtes du Rhône Coudoulet de Beaucastel exudes a delicate and fragrant bouquet of black cherries, spices, violets, and spring flowers. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied, enveloping and complex, with a juicy fruit core, a taut mid-palate and a fresh, ethereal finish. It is a consistent wine and excellent value for money.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About wine:

A beautiful maturity expressed through red and black fruits. The palate is juicy, with lovely freshness and spicy notes adding complexity. The mouthfeel is harmonious, exuding a certain power, built on well-integrated tannins. The whole is delicious.

About the estate:

With its unique terroir of rounded pebbles, Château de Beaucastel is one of the emblems of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This estate can boast of being one of the few to use all thirteen authorized grape varieties to produce its red wine. The wine is consistently of a very high standard, but faces competition from other vintages that have shaken up the appellation's hierarchy. Of course, the extremely rare and remarkable Hommage à Jacques Perrin vintage, made predominantly from Mourvèdre and produced only in great years, remains a benchmark, as does the sumptuous Roussanne Vieilles Vignes white, which reveals itself over time. Under the efficient management of the Perrin family, Château de Beaucastel remains a benchmark for wines from the south of France, a status it now shares with other estates that have reached or even surpassed its level.

Jancis Robinson

About wine:

The palate is elegant and round, with fine tannins, notes of blue fruits, violet, and a floral character. Tight, taut, and well-balanced, with a lovely length on the finish.

Vinous

About wine:

Ripe raspberry, pressed violet, licorice, and dried herbs make up the multifaceted aromatic profile of the 2022 Côtes du Rhône Coudoulet de Beaucastel. Gently shaped by supple tannins, this refined red has a solid substance and finishes with a classic, lingering finish. Give it another two years to begin revealing its full potential.

James Suckling

About wine:

A concentrated, lively, and succulent Côtes-du-Rhône with aromas of cherries, raspberries, dried herbs, and baking spices. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Seductive and precise, with crisp red fruit flavors on the palate. A concentrated and long finish. Drink now or cellar.