The 2017 C?;tes Du Rh?;ne Coudoulet De Beaucastel is a textbook example of this cuv?e, and while it tends to be a relatively expensive C?;tes Du Rh?;ne, it merits the price. Complex garrigue, ground pepper, and earthy dark fruits all flow to a medium to full-bodied wine that has a polished, elegant texture as well as the sunny, Proven?al style of the vintage. It's capable of lasting for 15 years or more.