性价比高的Coudoulet de Beaucastel 2007

来自: Jefflu
Château de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône 2007的评论

2007是个好年份，一般的CDP、Beaucastel都需要陈年十年以上。但这支作为基本款的Beaucastel已经进入了适饮期，这次刚好主题是隆河，就开掉它。

一开瓶就把它倒入了咖啡壶（详见上上次小桌活动图，醒星空的），一会儿就入杯，颜色是明亮的鲜红色，透光，感觉还很年轻，香气也比较封闭，些许的香料味，黑色浆果，入口很滑，微甜，单宁是很强壮有力的那种。

继续摇杯，出现点花香，入口越来越顺滑，感觉酒体很平衡，14.5%的酒精度一点也不明显。

在咖啡壶中醒了2个多小时后，再闻是浓浓的摩卡咖啡，松露，再过半个小时，咖啡已经变成了纯正的espresso，喝起来都是果汁和咖啡。

作为基本款Beaucastel的表现非常出色，性价比超高，再过几年应该会更出色，我给了92分。

加点资料吧，Blend：30% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache, plus some Syrah, Cinsault and others.

Chateau de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet de Beaucastel  2007

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下面是一些Beaucastel的资料，大家有兴趣可以看看。

Coudoulet de Beaucastel Red

Chateau de Beaucastel is located five kilometres south-east of Orange at the northern limit of the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation. The 30 hectares Coudoulet de Beaucastel vineyard lies just to the east of Beaucastel on the other side of the A7 autoroute. For reasons that will become evident, it is often referred to as a baby Beaucastel. When one looks at the geology of the soil at Coudoulet, the similarities with the soil at Beaucastel are legion. It is composed of a layer of marine limestone from the Miocene period, covered by a deposit of alpine diluvium. This blanket of rounded stones (or "galets") contributes much to the wines of Beaucastel: they retain the intense heat of the Mediterranean sun during the day then slowly disperse it to the vines during the night. They provide a head start to the vines in springtime. During the long Mediterranean summer, lack of water can stress the vineyard at times.

However, the resistance built into Beaucastel's vine stock from 30 years of continuous organic culture allows the vineyard to come through periods of drought with few problems. Because the soil is porous and aerated, the vineyards at Beaucastel have developed root systems that penetrate deep into the earth in their search for water.

Coudoulet, as Beaucastel, owes its ability to age to the high proportion of Mourvedre - about 30% - that makes up the final cuvée. This provides a tannic backbone and resistance to oxidation that ensures long life. In addition, Mourvedre introduces aromas of leather, tobacco, and spice to the blend. One should note also that the Beaucastel and Coudoulet vineyards are at the northern limit for growing Mourvedre, and it is well known that the best expressions of any varietal come from the cooler parts of their growing areas. The other main variety, Grenache, gives Coudoulet the rounded fullness and intense fruit that is typical of C?tes du Rh?ne. Syrah and Cinsault represent about 20% each and bring tannins and aromatic complexity to Coudoulet.

After careful hand harvesting, the grapes are transferred to the winery. Maceration takes place in enamel tiled vats over about 12 days before the free-run wine is taken off and a light pneumatic pressing applied. Each grape variety is kept separately until after malo-lactic fermentation, when the final blend is decided. The young wine continues to mature for about six months in large oak barrels or "foudres". In March following the vintage, the wine is fined with egg whites and bottled.

Area of production

C?tes du Rh?ne, adjoining the vineyard of Chateau de Beaucastel between Orange and Avignon. The Coudoulet vineyard is 30 hectares / 60 acres in size.

Geology

Miocene marine molasses with a layer of alpine diluvium (rounded pebbles).

Grape varieties

Grenache 30%, Mourvèdre 30%, Syrah 20%, Cinsault 20%.

Vinification

Hand picked harvest and sorted grapes which are then heated briefly to 30°C / 176°F before being cooled to 20°C / 68°F. Maceration in enamel tiled vats for twelve days. The juice is then drained off the rest pressed pneumatically.

Maturing

The different grape varieties, which have been vinified separately, are blended together after malo-lactic fermentation and matured for six to eight months in large oak barrels. The wine is bottled after fining with egg whites.

Tasting notes

Colour: bright and lively, with great depth. Nose: red fruits. Palate: Luscious, with hints of thyme.