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Tasting notes
Score 86-87/100 · Drink 2006, Robert Parker, Feb 1999

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

Critic scores

Critic scores
87
87/100

Average Score

87
86-87/100

Robert Parker

88
88/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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88 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 88/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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

Chateau de Beaucastel 1:1
Chateau de Beaucastel

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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Product details

Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz, Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro, Grenache/ Garnacha

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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