This is often Taupenot’s best 1er and in 2015 it is again with its brooding aromas of spice

abundant tannins and plenty of oak-related flavors

There is excellent vibrancy to the attractively textured medium weight flavors that also exude a refreshing salinity on the citrusy

The blend of 96% Shiraz and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon was aged for 18 months in large American oak barrels

Beaucastel, Cotes Du Rhone Coudoulet Size:12x750ml This is often Taupenot’s bestWinner, winner, chicken dinner. This wine is a steal for the money. It showed great in a blind tasting beating numerous, more expensive wines. Rich sexy textures, layers of ripe, sweet, red and black fruit, cherries galore, griotte and herbal aromas were made even better with the long, fleshy finish. Not only is this a steal for the price, but it's drinking great today and it should be even better with a few more years of bottle age.