Domaine de Beaurenard - Châteauneuf-du-Pape blanc 2023

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 is 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:

Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc 2023, a blend of 30% Clairette, 22% Roussanne, 25% Bourboulenc, 20% Grenache Blanc, 2% Picoul Blanc and 1% Picardan, offers aromas of spices, white fruits, lemon oil and white flowers intermixed with lactic notes. Medium-bodied, balanced and powerful, it is slightly spicy and woody on the finish, with a short, heavy aftertaste. Aged in new barrels (3%), used barrels (15%) and stainless steel (82%), it comes from vines planted on chalk, saffron and rolled pebbles.

About the domain :

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

About the wine:

A truly classic expression of the appellation's whites (floral, menthol, white peach...). Juice fresher than in 2022. The palate reflects the typicity of the vintage, with more fluidity and less opulence. Saline finish.

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 well-balanced, concentrated, well-mannered Châteauneuf-du-Pape blanc. On the nose, notes of dried apples, lime zest and wild herbs. Medium-bodied, with a refined character and silky texture. Precise, textured, savory and subtle. Made from Demeter-certified biodynamically grown grapes. For drinking or cellaring.