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2007 M. Chapoutier Coteaux du Tricastin

22/02/2010 Jozef Schildermans 0

2007 M. Chapoutier Coteaux du Tricastin – France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Coteaux du Tricastin (2/11/2010)Red and black berries, aromatic spices and a whiff of alcohol on the fruit dominated nose. Lots of fruit on the palate, initially simple and sweet, but after some breathing additional hints of black chocolate and sweet spices. Refreshing acidity. Had not declined when tasted on > Read more …

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2006 M. Chapoutier Coteaux du Tricastin Château des Estubiers

10/09/2009 Jozef Schildermans 0

2006 M. Chapoutier Coteaux du Tricastin Château des Estubiers – France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Coteaux du Tricastin (9/6/2009) Meat, leather, smoke and ripe black fruit on the expressive nose. Slightly sweet black fruit, cherry-like acidity, leather, espresso coffee and a touch of minerals/stones on the balanced, tasty, manly palate. If you like the Northern Rhone style, but cannot or will > Read more …