Presentation
Presentation
Since 1980, Domaine de Beaurenard, property of the Coulon family, has also been cultivating a vineyard on stepped hillsides in the Rasteau appellation. On these sharp terroirs surrounded by vast swathes of woodland and garrigue, biodynamic farming reveals its full expression.
The vintage
A singular year in many respects, 2023 is already showing all the signs of being a great vintage.
It perfectly incarnates the rebellious and inventive spirit to which the Coulon family is particularly
attached. The winter was dry, and advanced to the sound of secateurs engaged in soft pruning.
This method, introduced in 2019, allows each vine to be guided towards the optimal flow of
energy contained in its sap, enabling each plant to develop in autonomy and its ability to face up to
the violence of the elements.
Spring was also dry. Just a few sporadic showers. But judicious management of the cover crops
and the organic matter, which through their cycles attract and conserve water resources,
prevented the soils from becoming dehydrated. It was only on 29 May that a storm finally broke, bringing much needed water to each of the parcels, and in its wake the onset of delicate and fruitful flowering.
The remainder of the season passed under alternate clouds and sun. United by their common
passion, the estate team combined all their numerous skills to bring the vines to peak form, and
the ideal conditions for ripening the fruit.
Nothing if not remarkable, the harvest began at the break of dawn on 29 August, to conclude in
glorious sunshine on 10 October.
Now resting quietly in our cellars, the wines are demonstrating profiles of great purity, perfect
proportions, and the precision of their terroirs of origin, in the continuity of the infinite quest of
the great wines of this noble site.
It perfectly incarnates the rebellious and inventive spirit to which the Coulon family is particularly
attached. The winter was dry, and advanced to the sound of secateurs engaged in soft pruning.
This method, introduced in 2019, allows each vine to be guided towards the optimal flow of
energy contained in its sap, enabling each plant to develop in autonomy and its ability to face up to
the violence of the elements.
Spring was also dry. Just a few sporadic showers. But judicious management of the cover crops
and the organic matter, which through their cycles attract and conserve water resources,
prevented the soils from becoming dehydrated. It was only on 29 May that a storm finally broke, bringing much needed water to each of the parcels, and in its wake the onset of delicate and fruitful flowering.
The remainder of the season passed under alternate clouds and sun. United by their common
passion, the estate team combined all their numerous skills to bring the vines to peak form, and
the ideal conditions for ripening the fruit.
Nothing if not remarkable, the harvest began at the break of dawn on 29 August, to conclude in
glorious sunshine on 10 October.
Now resting quietly in our cellars, the wines are demonstrating profiles of great purity, perfect
proportions, and the precision of their terroirs of origin, in the continuity of the infinite quest of
the great wines of this noble site.
Harvest
The grapes are hand-picked and sorted in the vineyard.
Varietal
Grenache noir : 100%
Specifications
Advice
Food pairings
Fish, Poultries, White meats, Red meats
