Domaine de Beaurenard (Paul Coulon et Fils) Côtes du Rhône

Shockingly good for an $8 bottle of wine. A bit past its prime but still drinkable over 3 days.

Very Cote de Rhone. Light fruit, this one is probably past it drinkability. Opened bottle. Didn't wait for it to open. It had a decent although alcohol nose. Had 2 glasses with meatloaf dinner. Was better with food

This wine fell short. Not sure if it was a bad bottle, but not good! Will try another. Very blah and alcoholic.

nice cotes du rhone; ripe red fruit on the palette, a hint of spice; balanced

Wow, for a $14 bottle of wine, this is a winner - terrific youthful fruit yet already showing a lot of depth and complexity. Drank it with a skirt steak and salad of tomato, squash, basil and fresh mozzarella. Can't wait to drink it over the next couple of years to see if it improves or not. I'm betting it's about as good as it is going to get but that is pretty darn good!