Châteauneuf-du-Pape – 2022
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Introduction
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WINERY: Domaine de Beaurenard has been a family-run estate for eight generations. Today, brothers Daniel & Frédéric Coulon and Daniel’s sons Victor and Antonin are dedicated to producing the most essential expressions of this historic region, long sought-after by discerning collectors and enthusiasts around the globe. Domaine de Beaurenard has been producing certified biodynamic wines on more than 80 acres of this celebrated terroir since 2011. Domaine de Beaurenard is also established in the up and coming Rasteau Appellation with 60 acres and in Côtes du Rhône with 25 acres both also certified biodynamic.
WINE: 100% Estate Grown, the family’s vineyards are spread across the whole Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation and planted on all 4 types of soils, bringing more complexity to the wine. Co-fermentation of all 13 permitted grape varietals help define this flagship wine.
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Vineyard Profile
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape is characterized by the diversity of its soils, with a mosaic of plots where different varieties grow together on limestone rock, round pebbles on a clay substrate with varying amounts of iron, and fine sedimentary sand.
- Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, AOC
- Location: Rhône Valley
- Cultivation: Organic- Ecocert 2010; Biodynamic- Demeter 2011
- Vine Age: A combination of young and old vines (up to 60 years)
- Soil: Limestone, galets, clay, sand
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Vintage Report
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2022 was a very warm and dry year. The good rain episodes at the end of August and early September were ideal and particularly important to help the vines balance the fruit profile and continue a normal ripening process. Quantities were quite reduced due to the drought in addition to three episodes of hail throughout the season. Despite this unusual climate, 2022 vintage has shown a very beautiful fruity and bright profile in the wines.
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Vinification
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The grapes are hand-picked and sorted in the vineyard. Co-fermentation, long vatting for soft extractions. Matured for 12 months in conical vats, foudres and barrels.
- Aging: 12 months in conical vats, foudres and barrels
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: A blend of the 13 varieties of the appellation, predominantly Grenache
- Alcohol: 14.5%
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Tasting Notes
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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.
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Reviews
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape — 2022 – Jeb Dunnuck – 93 Points
"It has a beautiful sense of freshness in its ripe red and black berry fruits as well as classic notes of peppery garrigue, spring flowers, camphor, and spice. These all carry to a medium-bodied Châteauneuf du Pape with a pure, elegant mouthfeel, ripe, polished tannins, and a terrific sense of minerality on the finish. It shows the pure, polished, elegant style of the estate while still bringing good depth of fruit and concentration. It will have 15 years of longevity."
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape — 2022 – Wine Spectator – 93 Points
“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. Grilled alder and mesquite smoke linger in the backdrop, with pretty lavender high notes. Suave but muscular tannins keep everything well-framed on the long finish.”
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape — 2022 – Wine Advocate – 92 Points
"The 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape is a real success, making it a great introduction to Domaine de Beaurenard's universe. Evoking aromas of cassis, rose, dark cherries, spices and flowers, it's medium to full-bodied, concentrated and elegant. It has a fleshy core of fruit, polished tannins and a harmonious, long finish enhanced by delicate notes of dark cherries."
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape — 2022 – James Suckling – 93 Points
"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. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification.”