Coudoulet de Beaucastel, Cotes-du Rhone, 2005

Purple/red.

Fresh, understated nose - clay, undifferentiated (currently) black fruit and spice. Or is that spicy fig?
I'd guess this was Spanish, certainly not, in my book, an insult.

Really round and packed in the mouth, with, again, a Spanish citrus note. So much for what I said about France and citrus a few days ago. This would have been a great tasting companion to the Las Rocas VV 2003. Acidity is the primary sructural force here, driving moderate tannin. Long, taut finishing flavor.

Buy this. The 1985 version was my intro to southern France, and it was a revelation/come to Jesus event.

20th anniversary?

Day 3 - A bit more expressive/melded nose now. Still vibrant, though. Very little has changed in the mouth. This will be around for many years. The wine's purity is a huge departure from efforts in the 80's.


$30