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 2023 vintage is characterised by a beautiful climatic balance, which is reflected in the cellar. The mild winter was followed by a dry spring then a hot summer, particularly in August and September. Despite a slight lack of rain, these conditions allowed ideal ripening and the harvest began on August 22nd in perfect conditions. Under a warm and radiant sun, the harvest went perfectly, even if it was necessary to work quickly to prevent the juices from oxidizing in the heat, particularly the rosés. The harvest ended on October 4, with the last devatting on October 23. The first tastings reveal very balanced wines: they are rich, powerful and have good concentration, while having retained a beautiful freshness. A vintage that shows great potential.

Located to the east of the Beaucastel vineyard, Coudoulet de Beaucastel Blanc covers 3 hectares within the Côtes du Rhône appellation. Its terroir of Miocene marine molasse topped with an Alpine diluvium of rolled pebbles gives it a distinctive identity. The hand harvested grapes are rigorously sorted, collected in small crates and pneumatically pressed before settling. Fermentation takes place partly in oak barrels and partly in stainless steel tanks, where the wine rests for eight months before blending and bottling without cold stabilisation, revealing all the finesse and balance of this great Rhône white.

Beautiful gold colour with subtle green highlights. The nose reveals a superb aromatic bouquet, very refined with aromas of citrus fruit and rose petals. With a beautiful tension and perfectly balanced, the mouth prolongs these citrus aromas, underlined by a delicate bitterness with lovely saline notes. The fatness of the Marsanne is expressed on the finish, giving this wine a beautiful structure. A generous vintage, remarkably balanced.