Coudoulet de Beaucastel Rouge
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar beautifully for up to 15 years.
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Roasted leg of lamb, wild boar stew, grilled ribeye steak
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Often affectionately dubbed the 'baby Beaucastel,' Coudoulet de Beaucastel Rouge hails from a unique vineyard located just east of the prestigious Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation boundary. The terroir here is a striking mirror image of its legendary neighbor, characterized by Miocene marine molasses covered by a thick layer of alpine diluvium and the famous rounded pebbles known as 'galets roulés.' These stones absorb the intense Provençal sun by day and radiate heat back to the vines at night, fostering optimal ripeness. Crafted with the same meticulous care as the estate's grand vin, the grapes are hand-harvested and vinified in traditional heat-regulated concrete tanks before aging in large oak foudres. This produces a wine of remarkable depth, structure, and rustic elegance, rich with notes of dark berries, garrigue, and black pepper.
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Established in the southern Rhône Valley and closely tied to the legendary Château de Beaucastel since 1909, Famille Perrin is one of France's most respected winemaking dynasties. Under the visionary guidance of Jacques Perrin and subsequent generations, the family pioneered organic viticulture in 1950 and biodynamic farming in 1974. Based in Courthézon, they are celebrated for their masterful blending of all thirteen permitted Châteauneuf-du-Pape grape varieties, aging their wines in traditional large oak foudres to preserve purity and terroir. Their world-class portfolio ranges from the iconic, Mourvèdre-dominant Château de Beaucastel Hommage à Jacques Perrin to expressive regional selections like Les Sinards and La Gille.