1997 Coudoulet de Beaucastel Rouge
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The 1997 Coudoulet rouge is a blend of 30% Mourvedre, 30% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 20% Cinsault. It displays a deep ruby color, a smoky, roasted herb, licorice, leathery, berry richness, low acidity, and a lush, medium-bodied, heady finish. This advanced, evolved Coudoulet will require drinking over its first 5-6 years of life. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Medium red. Sappy aromas of cherry, roasted nuts, tar and damp earth. Full and fat but surprisingly fresh and delineated. Ripe flavor of dark chocolate. Firm and shapely on the finish.
About the producer

This Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate is one of the Rhône’s most famous addresses. With a history stretching back to the 16th century, Beaucastel remains family owned and run, with the fifth generation of the Perrin family – Marc, Pierre, Thomas, Cécile, Charles, Matthieu and César – at the helm today.
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Syrah / Shiraz, Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro, Grenache/ Garnacha
Red
Dry