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 blueberries and other dark fruits, along with a more pronounced woody note. The presence of wood remains well-balanced. This is a full-bodied, caressing wine with a velvety, luscious texture. The fruit is juicy, and the body is concentrated yet refined; it is a wine with a beautifully refined texture. ” (The RVF Guide 2023)
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Eye
Deep color, purplish highlights
Nose
Complex, with abundant notes of dark forest berries, complemented by a hint of licorice
Palate
A very lovely, concentrated, and affordable wine, with great distinction and elegance; aromas of wild berries, blueberries, and wild blackberries are complemented by spices—licorice and garrigue—which enhance its smoothness
Serve
Decant at 16°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a game stew, a thick cut of venison with “grand veneur” sauce, hare with truffles, a rib of beef with herbs, oven-roasted lamb shoulder, veal chop Provençal-style, beef cheek braised in Châteauneuf, roasted squab, or braised duck...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2023 guide) 95/100
Rated estate (2021 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the wine:
A complex nose combining oak-aging notes with a spicy profile. Powerful yet harmonious depth, with very well-defined, warm tannins. Great depth and great potential.
About the estate:
Beaurenard is one of the appellation’s most reliable names. Thirty-two hectares of vineyards in Châteauneuf and 25 in Côtes du Rhône and Rasteau form a solid foundation, cultivated using biodynamic methods 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 masterfully executed and promises delightful surprises for those willing to wait. Of particular note is the exciting new cuvée, Gran-Partita, inspired by Mozart, a blend of 13 grape varieties that we wholeheartedly endorse. An undeniable triumph in quality, it brings to the estate that touch of whimsy that was sometimes missing from the rest of the lineup. Bravo!
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Since 1929, seven generations have succeeded one another, leading up to Daniel and Frédéric Coulon, who now oversee a 63-hectare vineyard certified as organic and biodynamic. A trusted name in the southern valley, producing wines in Châteauneuf, Rasteau (both dry and sweet), and Côtes-du-Rhône.
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 the Côtes-du-Rhône, with quite different terroirs. The red grapes are destemmed and then lightly crushed. Aging takes place for 9 to 15 months in oak barrels and casks. The wines demonstrate a fine command of winemaking techniques, 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
Rated wine (2023 guide) 94/100 Favorite
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
An intense, opaque color; the nose is rich with blueberries and other dark fruits, along with a more pronounced woody note. The woodiness remains well-balanced. This is a full-bodied, smooth wine with a velvety, luscious texture. The fruit is juicy, and the body is concentrated yet refined; it is a wine with a beautifully refined texture.
About the estate:
You have to have tasted the old Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines from the 1950s and 1960s produced by Domaine Beaurenard to fully appreciate both the potential and the evolution of this iconic estate’s production. Without turning their backs on their heritage, the Coulon brothers have moved toward a more modern approach. The reds have become dark and dense, with a certain pursuit of power, even a touch of austerity. In both reds and whites, the aging is marked by pronounced oak, particularly in the Boisrenard. Over the past few vintages, their wines seem to have found better balance: they are more dynamic and lively. Absorbing their aging process more effectively, they more accurately express promising fruit even in their youth 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)