1998 Château de Beaucastel Coudoulet Côtes du Rhône
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Tasting notes
Dark ruby. Very light nose. Dusty and sweet palate without anything to draw these elements together. Hot. Falling apart. (JR)
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Robert Parker
Jancis Robinson MW
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The 1998 Coudoulet rouge is dominated by the warmth and glycerin of the Grenache component. A dark ruby/purple color is followed by a jammy, sweet nose of black fruits, pepper, and spice. In the mouth, cherry jam emerges, along with a chewy, long finish. This 1998 will benefit from another 1-2 years of cellaring, and should keep for 12-15 years. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802
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.