Domaine de Beaurenard
Domaine de Beaurenard, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de Beaurenard, AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rouge, 2022
Specifications
Presentation
Presentation
Symbol of the Domaine de Beaurenard, this wine is the great blending cuvée, reflecting the diversity and complementarity of our soils and grape varieties.
The vintage
The 2021 vintage is once again characterized by a very mild winter, leading to early bud bursting, with serious consequences.
Indeed, during the night of April 7 to 8, a terrible episode of spring frost shook France. Temperatures dropped sharply to -4.5°C on our Rasteau vines. The loss of harvest will be significant. Strong fortunately, our practices of soft pruning, late pruning as well as the application of Valerian allowed us to contain the damage.
The season was punctuated by many meticulous treatments. He us had to accompany the vine in its growth this year while keeping the strategic shoots for the 2022 season. The summer was hot, without excessive temperature and with cool nights. A few rains came to punctuate it,
leading to a very promising maturation of all our plots.
The harvest took place at the estate from September 7 to October 8, out of 26 harvest days. Although nearly 300mm of rain and thunderstorms marked the period, our grapes reached great maturity. Our old cups once again demonstrated their relevance. With high feet, presenting smaller and more airy bunches, the grapes were less exposed to humidity and its consequences. This allowed us to wait for maturity optimum from each parcel and to pick very healthy grapes, of great quality, throughout the harvest.
Indeed, during the night of April 7 to 8, a terrible episode of spring frost shook France. Temperatures dropped sharply to -4.5°C on our Rasteau vines. The loss of harvest will be significant. Strong fortunately, our practices of soft pruning, late pruning as well as the application of Valerian allowed us to contain the damage.
The season was punctuated by many meticulous treatments. He us had to accompany the vine in its growth this year while keeping the strategic shoots for the 2022 season. The summer was hot, without excessive temperature and with cool nights. A few rains came to punctuate it,
leading to a very promising maturation of all our plots.
The harvest took place at the estate from September 7 to October 8, out of 26 harvest days. Although nearly 300mm of rain and thunderstorms marked the period, our grapes reached great maturity. Our old cups once again demonstrated their relevance. With high feet, presenting smaller and more airy bunches, the grapes were less exposed to humidity and its consequences. This allowed us to wait for maturity optimum from each parcel and to pick very healthy grapes, of great quality, throughout the harvest.
Terroir
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is characterized by its diversity of soils.
Mosaic of planted plots, on soils of limestone, pebbles, on a clay bottom more or less loaded with iron, and safres (fine sands).
Mosaic of planted plots, on soils of limestone, pebbles, on a clay bottom more or less loaded with iron, and safres (fine sands).
In the vineyard
The grapes are hand-picked and sorted in the vineyard.
Ageing
Matured for 12 months in conical vats, foudres and barrels.
Winemaking
Co-fermentation, long vatting for soft extractions.
Varietals
Assemblage des 13 cépages de l'appellation
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Counoise, Muscardin, Vaccarèse, Terret noir, Roussanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picpoul, Picardan
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Counoise, Muscardin, Vaccarèse, Terret noir, Roussanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picpoul, Picardan
Specifications
Advice
Tasting
Domaine de Beaurenard’s flagship wine is a quintessential blend, reflecting all the diversity of the terroir and the perfect synergy that exists between the soils and the grapes. It offers a supple and refined texture associated with a delicate aromatic palette that is the result of a constant quest for freshness.
Food pairings
Leg of lamb with ceps.
Reviews
"Belle, droite, pure et sapide avec son joli jus concentré, sans dureté. […] Une cuvée Tradition à la fois savoureuse et profonde avec un bel équilibre entre maturité et fraîcheur"
La Revue du Vin de France, RVF n°685 - novembre 2024
"The classic 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape from this terrific estate […] it’s a killer 2022 that readers will love to have a case of in their cellars. "
Jeb Dunnuck, Jeb Dunnuck
"Heady, ripe and well-structured, with a cascade of spiced black plum, cherry and licorice snap notes firmed up by a beam of iron and a kick of menthol freshness. […].
Suave but muscular tannins keep everything well-framed on the long finish"
Wine Spectator, Kriten Bieler
"A solid, driven and structured red with a spicy lift. Aromas of cherries, cassis, sweet spices and Mediterranean herbs. Full-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Vivid with a bright core of succulent red berries and a fresh, zesty finish […]."
James Suckling
Guide Bettane et Desseauve des vins de France, Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2025
"Un bouquet discret, hesitant entre violette et fruits noirs, un brin sauvage. Une bouche profonde, bien cadrée par des tannins enrobés, une finale persistante, justeuse qui laisse une sensation de délicatesse […]."
La Tulipe Rouge 2024, Olivier Borneuf
"The 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape is a real success, making it a great introduction to Domaine de Beaurenard's universe. […] It has a fleshycore of fruit, polished tannins and a harmonious, long finishenhanced by delicate notes of dark cherries. […]
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Robert Parker, Yohann Castaing
