Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
75cl * 14.5% ABV * Côtes du Rhône, France
A popular wine here at Taurus, this 'mini-Chateauneuf' benefits from very similar soil to its big brother with the all important 'galet' stones acting as mini night storage heaters.
The 2019 vintage started with an early bud burst at the beginning of April. After a gradual flowering, amid good conditions in the vineyard, a hot summer began in late June. In spite of this the vines suffered minimal water stress and the harvest was a success.
"Bottled just a month before this tasting, the 2019 Côtes Du Rhône Coudoulet De Beaucastel is showing brilliantly, with a rich, medium to full-bodied, textured style that displays the ripe, sexy style of the vintage. Offering lots of both black and blue fruits as well as truffl-y earth and garrigue notes, it can be enjoyed any time over the coming 10-12 years."