Domaine de Beaurenard - Côtes-du-Rhône Red 2022

Presentation

Presentation
Domaine de Beaurenard, property of the Coulon family, cultivates a vineyard in the regional Côtes du Rhône appellation using biodynamic methods.
This fresh, supple, and deliciously juicy wine is a great introduction to the world of Domaine de Beaurenard.
The vintage
The 2022 vintage is very much in line with the superb, luminous vintages that we experienced in 2017 and 2019. The abundant rain that fell in the autumn of 2021, replenishing the groundwater reserves, was an essential element of its success.
The winter was quite dry, and a strong Mistral wind in the first days of April prevented new episodes of frost. It set the rhythm for what turned out to be a dry and relatively mild winter, with less than 50mm of rainfall between March and May.
The summer was characterized by extreme drought, with temperatures that were certainly high, but not excessive, notably thanks to the cool nights. Thanks to their deep rooting systems, structured soils, and cover crops that limited the amount of evapotranspiration from the soil, the vines were able to continue their growing cycle without incident to produce grapes at perfect maturity.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape was also touched by three heavy hailstorms, on June 5 and 24 and again on August 14, that swept across certain sectors of the appellation causing limited damage to the west-facing parts of some of our parcels.
The damage caused by the brutal storm of August 14, particularly worrying given the proximity to the harvest, was fortunately restricted to certain areas, and immediately attenuated by the drying effect of the Mistral which began blowing following day. This kept the grapes healthy, warding off the development of rot and starting the healing process for the wood, essential for next year’s vintage.
With hindsight we can see that the way we manage our vineyards - with plant infusions, high density planting, choice of orientation of the rows, no trimming, and use of cover crops, etc., - was once again invaluable in attaining optimum ripeness and the purest expression of our terroirs.
Harvesting took place in good conditions between August 26 and October 6.
Terroir
The vines flourish in a stony limestone clay soil and find their full expression thanks to certified organic and biodynamic agriculture.
Winemaking
Wild yeasts, co-fermentation, temperature control, soft extractions.
Ageing
Short maturing period to preserve the delicacy of the fruit.
Varietals
Grenache noir : 70%
Syrah : 30%
Specifications

Advice

Tasting
This Cotes du Rhône 2022 is full of fresh, juicy red fruit and a refreshing floral note. Its smoothness, freshness and delicacy offer immediate pleasure.
Food pairings
Brioche-style sausage.

Reviews

92
"" Delivers an inviting cascade of brambly berry flavors,
which merge with chalky mineral accents and zippy
acidic drive. A great everyday red for its refreshing
profile and accessible mix of savory garrigue accents
and bright fruit. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now. 10,000
cases made, 2,000 cases imported."
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