Famille Perrin Coudoulet de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone 2021 Rated 92WA

Wine Advocate Review
Rated 92A 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, Mourvedre and Syrah, plus 10% Cinsault. From a vineyard just outside the boundaries of the appellation of Chateauneuf-du-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. Drinking Window 2023-2035.

Wine Tasting Notes
Superb deep-ruby red color with purple reflections. The nose reveals a beautiful freshness and a seductive aromatic bouquet combining notes of red fruit, spices and white pepper with a hint of perfectly integrated toasted vanilla. Full bodied, greedy, very soft, the palate presents a very nice balance with freshness and aromas of black cherry jam. The finish is long with a beautiful aromatic intensity and velvety tannins. A Famille Perrin Coudoulet de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone of great elegance with good aging potential.

Grenache 30%, Mourvedre 30%, Syrah 30%, Cinsault 10%