Château de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône Coudoulet Blanc 2005

AOC Côtes du Rhône, Vallée du Rhône, France

The 2005 Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet blanc, which is always a blend of equal parts Viognier, Bourboulenc, and Marsanne, has beautiful, crisp orange and nectarine notes, loads of fruit, some good underlying acidity, and a hint of exotic tropical fruit as well. It is elegant, medium-bodied, and pleasant.