beaucastel's côtes du rhône is like a mini châteauneuf-du-pape in its blend of grapes and its sourcing, just outside that famous appellation. the 2009 is a very successful and flattering coudoulet, with scents of garrigue and cherry followed by a palate that's round and lush without being at all heavy. long and velvety on the finish.
Coudoulet de Beaucastel