Châteauneuf
49. Château de Beaucastel, Côtes-du-Rhône Coudoulet de Beaucastel, 1999
…by contrast, this was outstanding. I was worried by the price tag. Shouldn’t have been! Oddbins’ recommendation was good. The outstanding aspect was the …
17. M. Chapoutier, Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Bernardine, 1996
Drank, the ’96 in ’99 and was very smooth and very drinkable. Supposed to be good for 10 years though… Spicy on the nose …
11. Chante Cigale, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 1995
Don’t remember this well enough to give much value on the analysis, but I think it was a lighter (Grenache base?), red fruit wine …
9. Château de Beaucastel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 1994
This is supposed to be the best producer in Châteauneuf (although it is actually bloody miles away from the town centre and difficult to …