Domaine de Beaurenard - Châteauneuf-du-Pape rouge 2022

Bettane & Desseauve

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

About wine:

Produced from 19 hectares of vines spread across the three main terroirs of Châteauneuf, the estate's classic label combines the thirteen emblematic grape varieties of the appellation, with Grenache at the forefront. After 12 months of mixed aging in vats and barrels, it displays a fresh, clear color with fuchsia highlights and an appealing bouquet of ripe raspberry and licorice. Full-bodied and complex, built on fine-grained tannins, the palate releases an elegant, very promising bitterness on the finish. A beautiful postcard from the appellation.

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

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

About wine:

The 2022 Châteauneuf du Pape is a real success, making it a wonderful introduction to the world of Domaine de Beaurenard. Evoking aromas of blackcurrant, rose, black cherry, spices, and flowers, it is medium-bodied to full-bodied, concentrated, and elegant. It has a fleshy fruit core, polished tannins and a harmonious, long finish, enhanced by delicate notes of black cherries. It is a blend of 65% Grenache Noir, 15% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre and the rest is a mixture of Clairette Rose, Cinsault, Grenache Gris, Terret Noir, Picardan, Picpoul Blanc, Muscardin, Bourboulenc, Vaccarèse, Roussanne, Picpoul Gris, Counoise, and Clairette planted on a mixture of sandy and limestone soils and rounded pebbles. It is well worth discovering.

About the estate:

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

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

James Suckling

About wine:

A solid, structured red with a hint of spice. Aromas of cherry, blackcurrant, sweet spices, and Mediterranean herbs. Full-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Lively with a bright core of succulent red berries and a fresh, tangy finish. Made from biodynamically grown grapes certified by Demeter. Enjoy now or cellar.

Jeb Dunnuck

About wine:

The 2022 Châteauneuf du Pape from this outstanding estate is composed of 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, and the remainder Clairette Rose, Cinsault, and Grenache Gris. It has a lovely freshness in its ripe red and black fruits, as well as classic notes of peppery garrigue, spring flowers, camphor, and spices. All this results in a medium-bodied Châteauneuf du Pape with a pure and elegant palate, ripe and polished tannins, and a wonderful minerality on the finish. It displays the estate's pure, polished and elegant style, while offering good depth of fruit and concentration. It will have a longevity of 15 years.