2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
DOMAINE DE BEAURENARD
$95.02
95.02 CAD- France
- Rhône Valley
12 x 750
Another property that has been producing wines with greater elegance and less bombast in recent vintages, Beaurenard's recent and upcoming releases are among the most satisfying bottlings I've ever drunk from this domain.
February 2015
Daniel and Frederic Coulon represent the seventh generation to oversee their family’s domaine, which comprises almost 40 hectares of vines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rasteau and Côtes-du-Rhône. They have recently been joined by Daniel’s sons, Victor and Antonin. The quality of the wines here has been moving up steadily. I found the Coulons’ 2019s and 2018s to be the most impressive lineups I’ve yet tasted, showing more finesse than those of a decade ago, which often favored concentration and power over detail. The future is bright at this domaine, and the present is pretty good as well.
Josh Raynolds, October 2021
They do great work to support the appellation more broadly. They have 70ha spread over Châteauneuf, Rasteau and Côtes-du-Rhône, all of which is farmed biodynamically.
This approach tends to make for better wines, but it’s good for local biodiversity too, from which everyone benefits.
Being staunch believers in Châteauneuf’s heritage grapes, the family have also established a conservatory for all 18 varieties.
Some, such as Piquepoul Gris and Clairette Rose, are hard to find at local vine nurseries, so the Coulon family help neighbouring estates by providing cuttings.
They are deeply invested in their village and its future.Matt Walls, May 2025