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Presentation :
The 30 hectares of Coudoulet are located just east of the vineyard of Beaucastel on the other side of the A7 motorway. For reasons that have now become obvious, Coudoulet is often considered the baby Beaucastel. The Coudoulet soil has many similarities to that of Beaucastel. It is made out of Molasse seabed covered by diluvial alpine deposits. These pebbles called “Galets Roulés” play a big role: They take in the heat during the day and let it if off slowly at night which gives a good start to the vines in the Spring.
The vintage :
An exceptional vintage spared by the drought. Traditional agriculture allowed a late harvest with very healthy grapes.
Location :
Within the Côtes du Rhône appellation, adjoining the vines of Château de Beaucastel, between Orange and Avignon. The vineyard of the Coudoulet de Beaucastel Blanc is 3 hectares (6 acres) in size.
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Terroir :
Miocene marine molasses with a layer of alpine diluvium (rounded pepples).
Ageing :
Hand picked grapes are collected in baskets prior to sorting, pneumatic pressing and clarification of the must, fermentation partially in oak barrels and partially in steel tanks.
For eight months in barrels and steel tanks, before blending and bottling, without cold stabilisation.
Cépages :
Bourboulenc : 30%
Marsanne : 30%
Viognier : 30%
Clairette : 10%
Serving :
Serve lightly chilled at 10°C in a fine glass.
Tasting :
Colour: pale yellow.
Nose: peaches and honey.
Palate: rounded and rich, full bodied with a balanced freshness and floral notes.
"The 2005 Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet blanc, which is always a blend of equal parts Viognier, Bourboulenc, and Marsanne, has beautiful, crisp orange and nectarine notes, loads of fruit, some good underlying acidity, and a hint of exotic tropical fruit as well. It is elegant, medium-bodied, and pleasant. "
Note : 88
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