Doug Powers

8.9

Fully mature, still shows some primary redfruits, good acidity, longish finish, really a fine CdR!! — 24 days ago

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Doug Powers

9.0

This is a SUPERIOR Côtes du Rhône, dark fruits, lovely depth and complexity, this is old vines fruit just barely outside the CdP appellation (similar to Coudoulet de Beaucastel), and has long been a poor man’s CdP!! — 10 months ago

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Will Stanley

9.0

Stylish with plenty of Southern Rhône character, the CDR Les Champauvins from Dom. Grand Veneur is drawn from a plot just north of Chateauneuf-du-Pape and neighbouring Beaucastel’s Coudoulet lieu-dit. It features quite generous aromas of plum, hoisin, violet, garigue and vanilla leading to a very spicy and full bodied palate that hides its high ABV (15%) well. This is a good imitation of its AOC superiors and drinks well at four years of age. — 5 years ago

Paul J

8.9

Stinks when my usual guy isn’t working at the local wine store. This didn’t cost much though. Pretty average wine all around. Light gold color. Nose is citrus with some honey. Lemon, honey, and some tartness on the palate. Decent finish. — 8 years ago

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Will Stanley

9.0

The 2017 Coudoulet de Beaucastel, which comes from its own vineyard neighbouring the property, just outside the appellation. The vineyard shares much of the same terroir as its namesake across the road, and this is evident in the character – and quality – of the wine. The nose is a dead ringer for Châteauneuf, with effusive aromas of jammy red fruit, Turkish delight, liquorice, star anise, wild herbs, and cherry liqueur. The palate adds flavours of blood orange and dried cranberry, with good concentration. There is some heat and the finish feels slightly clunky, which is a shame – but I can imagine in a strong vintage this wine must be a real steal. And plenty of life left for this 2017, so I’d certainly look for the ‘16 or ‘19 as an alternative.

A nice wine to enjoy during advent.

07/12/25 — 7 months ago

Doug Powers

9.0

More backward and closed than the 2017 Coudoulet, minerals, stones and faint redfruits here, good balance and length, just a bit of heat (15% ABV vs. the 14.0% of the Coudoulet), needs more cellaring. — a year ago

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Bob McDonald

9.1

Delectable: This is made by Famille Perrin, not Pierre Perrin - not offered in your choices. Dense dark Ruby in colour - impenetrable. Fairly closed on the nose - I didn’t decant and probably should have. The palate reflects the ripe warm 2015 vintage. One can taste the fruity Grenache, the tarriness of the Mourvèdre and the spiciness of the Syrah - overall a gamey note - only a small % of Cinsault. Had the last bottle 14 weeks later on 5th February 2022 with similar notes. — 5 years ago

Jocholla

9.1

Beautiful minerality, drinks like a CDP Blanc. — 7 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 2015 Floral smell, sugarmelon, lime zest, good bitters. — 9 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

Aromatics of new leather and dried fruit. Not your average Côtes du Rhône as you would expect from Chateau de Beaucastel. More full bodied than expected to go with our chicken dish. Far richer than Guigal’s version of Côtes du Rhône. Had my last bottle 11 weeks later on 27th February 2026 with consistent notes. — 7 months ago

Alan Johnston

9.1

3.1. OK Pays D’Oc Pinot Noir. Inexpensive, but nothing very special. On sale for $10.99. — a year ago

Ericsson

8.9

Pleasantly surprised. This wine is floral with touches of stone fruit and honey and persistent acidity. Cheers. — 4 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2019 | I do like this pays d’Oc Viognier. Expressive smell with flowers ánd minerals. Nice fruity taste. — 6 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2017 / Néw cuvee from Bordeaux blend #cabernetsauvignon #merlot #petitverdot with IGP #paysdoc while domaine Coudoulet is in Minervois. Six months barrel aging is reflected in a wine with strong cassis smell and spicyness. Character in taste. I served the wine straight from the fridge, the fruit is extra accentuated. Very good effort. — 8 years ago