Domaine de Beaurenard - Châteauneuf-du-Pape rouge 2022

Bettane & Desseauve

About the domain :

Beaurenard is one of the appellation's best-known names. 32 hectares of vines in Châteauneuf and 25 in Côtes du Rhône and Rasteau constitute a solid heritage, cultivated biodynamically by the Coulon brothers, who were recently joined by the very likeable and brilliant Victor Coulon, the latest generation of the dynasty. The house style is masterful and promises surprises for those who wait. The new and exciting cuvée, gran-partita, inspired by Mozart, with its 13 blended grape varieties, meets with our full approval. An undeniable success in terms of quality, it brings to the domaine that touch of madness that was sometimes lacking in the rest of the range. Well done!

Guide Hachette des vins

About the domain :

Since 1929, 7 generations have succeeded to Daniel and Frédéric Coulon, at the head of a 63-hectare vineyard managed with certified organic and biodynamic methods. A sure bet in the southern valley, for Châteauneuf, Rasteau (dry and sweet) and Côtes-du-Rhône.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

About the domain :

The Coulon family has been cultivating vines for seven generations. Paul and Régine, with their two sons, Daniel and Frédéric, currently manage 30 hectares in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation and 25 in the Côtes-du-Rhône, with quite different terroirs. The reds are destemmed and then lightly crushed. Aged for 9 to 15 months in oak barrels and foudres. The wines bear witness to a fine mastery of vinification, often with great elegance in the whites.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the wine:

The Châteauneuf du Pape 2022 is a real success story, making it a fine introduction to the world of Domaine de Beaurenard. Evoking aromas of blackcurrant, rose, black cherry, spice and flowers, it is medium to full-bodied, concentrated and elegant. It has a fleshy fruity core, polished tannins and a long, harmonious finish, enhanced by delicate black cherry notes. It's a blend of 65% Grenache Noir, 15% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre and the rest is a mix of Clairette Rose, Cinsault, Grenache Gris, Terret Noir, Picardan, Picpoul Blanc, Muscardin, Bourboulenc, Vaccarèse, Roussanne, Picpoul Gris, Counoise and Clairette planted on a mixture of sandy and chalky soils and rolled pebbles. Well worth discovering.

About the domain :

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the domain :

You need to have tasted old Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the 1950s and 1960s at Domaine Beaurenard to understand both the potential and the evolution of production at this emblematic estate. Without denying their heritage, the Coulon brothers have moved towards greater modernity. The reds have become darker, denser, with a certain search for power, even a touch of austerity. In both colors, ageing is marked by a strong woodiness, particularly in Boisrenard. In recent vintages, their wines seem to have found a better balance: they are more dynamic and lively. Better able to absorb their ageing, they more accurately convey promising fruit from a young age, and a beautiful energy drawn from the soil, which will accompany them over time.

Wine Spectator

James Suckling

About the wine:

A solid, structured red with a spicy touch. Aromas of cherry, blackcurrant, sweet spices and Mediterranean herbs. Full-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Lively, with a bright core of succulent red berries and a fresh, zesty finish. Made from Demeter-certified biodynamically grown grapes. Enjoy or keep.

Jeb Dunnuck

About the wine:

The 2022 Châteauneuf du Pape from this formidable estate is composed of 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre and the rest Clairette Rose, Cinsault and Grenache Gris. It has a lovely freshness in its ripe red and black fruits, as well as classic notes of peppery garrigue, spring flowers, camphor and spices. All this adds up to a medium-bodied Châteauneuf du Pape, with a pure, elegant mouthfeel, ripe, polished tannins and terrific minerality on the finish. It displays the pure, polished, elegant style of the estate, while offering good depth of fruit and concentration. It should drink well for 15 years.