Domaine de Beaurenard - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Boisrenard rouge 2020
94/100 Coup de Cœur
RVF
95/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"An intense, opaque color, the nose is rich with blackberries and a stronger woody note. The wood presence remains appropriate. It is a full-bodied, caressing wine with a velvety, pulpy texture. The fruit is juicy, the substance is concentrated with finesse, and it is a wine with a beautiful finesse of texture." (Le Guide RVF 2023)
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Eye
Deep color, purple highlights
Nose
Complex, very rich in dark forest fruits, supported by a hint of licorice
Mouth
A very attractive, concentrated, and affordable wine, with great distinction and class, featuring aromas of wild berries, blueberries, and blackberries, complemented by spices such as licorice and garrigue, which enhance its smoothness.
Serve
Decant at 16°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with a stew, a thick cut of venison with grand veneur sauce, hare with truffles, herb-crusted rib of beef, roast shoulder of lamb, Provençal-style veal chop, Châteauneuf-braised beef cheek, roast squab, braised duck...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2023 guide) 95/100
Rated estate (2021 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About wine:
A complex nose combining aging notes with a spicy palette. Powerful yet harmonious depth, very precise, warm tannins. Great dimension, great potential.
About the estate:
Beaurenard is one of the appellation's sure bets. Thirty-two hectares of vineyards in Châteauneuf and 25 in Côtes du Rhône and Rasteau constitute a solid heritage, cultivated biodynamically by the Coulon brothers, who have recently been joined by the very friendly and brilliant Victor Coulon, the latest generation of the dynasty. The house style is masterful and promises wonderful surprises for those who are willing to wait. Of particular note is the exciting new cuvée, Gran-Partita, inspired by Mozart, with its blend of 13 grape varieties, which we wholeheartedly endorse. An undeniable success in terms of quality, it brings to the estate that touch of madness that was sometimes lacking in the rest of the range. Bravo!
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Since 1929, seven generations have succeeded one another, culminating in Daniel and Frédéric Coulon, who now run a 63-hectare vineyard certified organic and biodynamic. A sure bet in the southern valley, producing Châteauneuf, Rasteau (dry and sweet), and Côtes-du-Rhône wines.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
5-star rated estate (Outstanding production)
About the estate:
The Coulon family has been growing grapes for seven generations. Paul and Régine, along with their two sons, Daniel and Frédéric, currently manage thirty hectares in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation and twenty-five in Côtes-du-Rhône, with fairly different terroirs. The reds are destemmed and then lightly crushed. They are aged for 9 to 15 months in oak barrels and casks. The wines demonstrate a fine mastery of winemaking, with the whites often displaying great elegance.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rating (2023 guide) 94/100 Favorite
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About wine:
An intense, opaque color, the nose is rich with blackberries and a stronger woody touch. The wood presence remains appropriate. It is a full-bodied, caressing wine with a velvety, pulpy texture. The fruit is juicy, the substance is concentrated with finesse, and it is a wine with a beautiful finesse of texture.
About the estate:
You have to have tasted the old Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines from the 1950s and 1960s produced by the Beaurenard estate to understand both the potential and the evolution of this iconic estate's production. Without denying their heritage, the Coulon brothers have moved towards a more modern style. The reds have become dark and dense, with a certain quest for power and even a touch of austerity. In both colors, the wines are marked by a pronounced woodiness, particularly Boisrenard. In recent vintages, their wines seem to have found a better balance: they are more dynamic and lively. Better absorbing their aging, they more accurately reflect promising fruit from a young age and a beautiful energy drawn from the soil, which will accompany them over time.
Wine Spectator
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)