Domaine de Beaurenard - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Boisrenard blanc 2020

Bettane & Desseauve

About the wine:

Ambitious yet very elegant, well-structured, with a rich, flavorful, and refined character, deep finish, brilliant depth, beautiful balance, and real class.

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 estate’s style is masterfully executed and promises wonderful surprises for those willing to wait. Of particular note is the exciting new cuvée, Gran-Partita—inspired by Mozart and blended from 13 grape varieties—which has our full endorsement. An undeniable triumph in terms of 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

About the estate:

Since 1929, seven generations have succeeded one another, leading up to Daniel and Frédéric Coulon, who now head 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

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

About the estate:

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

About the wine:

The flavor profile shows a certain maturity. The body is fuller; it is well above the estate cuvée in terms of body and density.

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 understand both the potential and the evolution of this iconic estate’s production. Without denying their heritage, the Coulon brothers have moved toward a more modern approach. The reds have become dark and dense, with a certain emphasis on power, even a hint of austerity. In both reds and whites, the aging process is marked by pronounced oak influence, particularly in the Boisrenard. Over the past few vintages, their wines seem to have found better balance: they are more dynamic and lively. Having better integrated their aging, they more accurately express promising fruit even when young, along with a beautiful energy drawn from the soil that will carry them forward over time.

Wine Spectator