2002 Chateau de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet de Beaucastel
Vineyard: Chateau de Beaucastel
Price: $22.99
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Style: Red
Region: France
Other Vintages: 2010 2006 2004 2003 2000 1999 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1985 1983 1970
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WINEMAKER'S NOTE
The Coudoulet de Beaucastel Rouge is made from Grenache (30%), Mourvedre (30%), Syrah (20%) and Cinsault (20%). Each varietal is harvested separately, by hand, to assure optimum maturity and vinified separately to maintain its own unique character. The different grape varieties are then blended after malo-lactic fermetation. The blend is aged in large oak casks for 6 months, and bottling follows fining with egg-white. A deep ruby red color. The nose evokes aromas of red fruit, blackberries, b...
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