WINERY Eighth-generation family-owned winery by the Coulon family who own more than 80 acres of Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyards that are 45 years old on average and cultivated organically and biodynamically Today, biodynamic farming is the obvious choice. Man works in harmony with nature, driven by a profound respect for Terroirs and for Life. Le Petit Renard was born out of a desire to share our passion and make it accessible through wines that are pure and sincere, wines that we love.

WINE Le Petit Renard is the fruit of virtuous agriculture. A subtle blend of terroirs, Rhône grapes, and passionate people. This wine embodies a simple and noble provencal art of living that the Coulon family cultivates and carefully protects.

The grapes are harvested within a radius of 30 km around the estate and come exclusively from the magnificent terroirs and appellations of the southern Rhône Valley: AOC Côtes-du-Rhône, AOC Côtes-du-Rhône villages, AOC Ventoux. We have chosen to classify them as Vin de France, which gives us incomparable freedom to blend terroirs and grape varieties in order to create complex and singular wines, reflections of a region and an assumed audacity. We select grapes from fellow winegrowers attached to the virtues of biodynamics and the preservation of the environment of our region.

The 2021 Vintage was once again characterized by a very mild winter, provoking an early bud break which proved to have serious consequences. On April 7th a terrible frost hit France. Losses were considerable, but thankfully our soft pruning techniques, late pruning, plus application of Valerian, limited the damage. The summer was hot though not excessively so, and with cool nights. A few rain showers punctuated the season, leading to very promising maturity levels. Harvesting took place between September 7th and October 8th and was marked by scattered storms. The grapes arrived to the cellar with optimum maturity and showed very healthy, topquality grapes thanks to our vineyard practices throughout the growing season.

It all starts with a careful selection of the grapes. In the cellar, only the first juices, elegant and aromatic, are kept. Then comes the vinification: respect of the astral calendar, slow fermentation at controlled temperature, and a rest in bottle. At each of these stages, the Coulon Family draws the balance of the wine until it affixes its signature: a daring triptych between fragrance, delicacy and minerality.

This wine is pure and energetic, perfectly achieving our goal of lightness and freshness. It remains firmly rooted in the region’s characteristic bright fruits and accents of garrigue. The vibrant flavors encapsulate the essence of the local terroir, offering a refreshing yet complex taste that is both lively and deeply satisfying. Each sip reveals layers of intricate notes, highlighting the harmonious balance between the fruit and the subtle herbal undertones.