Aromatics of new leather and dried fruit. Not your average Côtes du Rhône as you would expect from Chateau de Beaucastel. More full bodied than expected to go with our chicken dish. Far richer than Guigal’s version of Côtes du Rhône. Had my last bottle 11 weeks later on 27th February 2026 with consistent notes. — 6 months ago
Wonderful with two different duck entrées. — 7 months ago
Mature with red fruit and berries. Should improve over next few years — 9 months ago
Strawberries and minerals, nice acid, so fresh, very good. — 10 months ago
balanced, rich mature dark fruit lovely wine — 4 years ago
Enjoyed this one. Smooth and delicious. — 6 years ago
Medium lemon , light copper hue . Some light but persistent bubbles still. This is quite serious and rich on the nose , with some orange rind , walnut , touch of mushroom and meaty , soy hints . Quite rich , intense and dense on the palate but with good freshness still , long with orange rind and walnut. Perfect now and over the next 5 years or so . At Noble Rot , London , 15th Jan 2026 — 4 months ago
Solid as always. Should lay longer, of course. — 8 months ago
Fuxk the pros. This is amazing and elegant. Golden and deep. — 5 years ago
Mineral and fruity citrus including pineapple. No oak. Light hay color — 6 years ago
It’s our New Year’s Eve go to with Chinese food — 5 months ago
The 2017 Coudoulet de Beaucastel, which comes from its own vineyard neighbouring the property, just outside the appellation. The vineyard shares much of the same terroir as its namesake across the road, and this is evident in the character – and quality – of the wine. The nose is a dead ringer for Châteauneuf, with effusive aromas of jammy red fruit, Turkish delight, liquorice, star anise, wild herbs, and cherry liqueur. The palate adds flavours of blood orange and dried cranberry, with good concentration. There is some heat and the finish feels slightly clunky, which is a shame – but I can imagine in a strong vintage this wine must be a real steal. And plenty of life left for this 2017, so I’d certainly look for the ‘16 or ‘19 as an alternative.
A nice wine to enjoy during advent.
07/12/25 — 6 months ago
Very good. And a good price point. — 9 months ago
Vintage Wine 66. Dry but balanced the first night. Apple notes the second. — 4 years ago
At 16 yrs still going strong. Currents and herbs. Nice wine — 6 years ago
James Everhart
2015 vintage drinking beautifully in 2026. A big Wine yet very smooth. — 4 months ago