Domaine de Beaurenard

The Domaine de Beaurenard has been a family estate for seven generations in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, in the Rhône Valley. A notarized deed dated December 16, 1695, mentions "Bois Renard," which over the years became "Beaurenard." The Coulon brothers, Daniel and Frédéric, took over from their parents Paul and Régine, and are committed to continuing the tradition. Domaine de Beaurenard covers 32 hectares of vineyards in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and 25 hectares in Côtes du Rhône Villages Rasteau.

The terroir of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is unique, notably for its large pebbles which, heated by the sun, providentially diffuse gentle warmth into the soil, promoting the ripeness and concentration of the grapes. Domaine de Beaurenard has the "Symphony of 13 grape varieties" characteristic of the appellation, bringing aromatic complexity, power, and balance. For red wines, there are four dominant grape varieties: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault, complemented by Counoise, Muscardin, Terret noir, and Vaccarèse. The whites are made from white grape varieties: Clairette, Roussane, Bourboulenc, Grenache blanc, Picardan, and Picpoul. The average age of the vines at Domaine de Beaurenard is around 45 years, with yields in Châteauneuf varying from 25 to 35 hl/ha.