Côtes du Rhône, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Mid to deep crimson in colour. Notes of red cherry, raspberry and other red fruits together with a charcoal smoky note. The palate is medium plus bodied with those same savoury red fruits finishing with rather coarse tannins. I was expecting more given how good the producer is. “Baby Beaucastel “ as it is known. Will have the next in a year or two. Tasted 78 weeks later on 5th February 2022 with similar notes. A bit square sided.
Mid to deep crimson in colour. Notes of red cherry, raspberry and other red fruits together with a charcoal smoky note. The palate is medium plus bodied with those same savoury red fruits finishing with rather coarse tannins. I was expecting more given how good the producer is. “Baby Beaucastel “ as it is known. Will have the next in a year or two. Tasted 78 weeks later on 5th February 2022 with similar notes. A bit square sided.
Aug 5th, 2020
The king of CdR. Better than a lot of CdPs.
The king of CdR. Better than a lot of CdPs.
Oct 30th, 2018Great bottle of Rhône wine. Nice balance of acidity and fruit. Delicious with food.
Great bottle of Rhône wine. Nice balance of acidity and fruit. Delicious with food.
1 person found it helpfulJul 25th, 2018
Nice raspberry and purple flowers with pepper and savory herbs.
Nice raspberry and purple flowers with pepper and savory herbs.
Feb 5th, 2020
Opens up nicely in an hour, somewhat light, otherwise - very good
Opens up nicely in an hour, somewhat light, otherwise - very good
Nov 8th, 2019Good, much nicer carry with the taste, more even than the former.
Good, much nicer carry with the taste, more even than the former.
Apr 10th, 2019
Currant jam, black pepper. Hot finish. Baby CdP, nice with chorizo risotto.
Currant jam, black pepper. Hot finish. Baby CdP, nice with chorizo risotto.
Dec 27th, 2018
2015v. Deep violet color. Lots of sun-drenched black cherry, dark plum, and a little toasty brown sugar from the oak. Not the most complex flavors, but everything is very well integrated. The tannin structure is the most notably quality of the wine: they coat your mouth, add a chewy quality, and slowly melt during a very long finish. 14% ABV.
2015v. Deep violet color. Lots of sun-drenched black cherry, dark plum, and a little toasty brown sugar from the oak. Not the most complex flavors, but everything is very well integrated. The tannin structure is the most notably quality of the wine: they coat your mouth, add a chewy quality, and slowly melt during a very long finish. 14% ABV.
Mar 10th, 2018
