Domaine de Beaurenard
Rasteau "Les Argiles Bleues"
A single vineyard from the Coulon family’s 60 acre holdings in Rasteau. A blend of Grenache and Syrah, coming from a careful selection of predominately older vines planted in the unique blue soils of Rasteau. The wine is co-harvested and co-fermented to increase the complexity of the wine from this up and coming AOC, now producing exceptional red wines in addition to the traditional Vin Doux Naturel expressions from the region.
A selection of plots characterized by their exceptional soil shot through with blue Pliocene marl, rich in minerals. A singular expression of a unique identity. Fully south facing slopes and terraces. Clay-chalk with a blue-clay subsoil. 20-40 year old vines.
- Region
- Rhône Valley
- Appellation
- Rhône
- Sub-Appellation
- Rasteau AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
- Aging
- 12 months in oak foudres.
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
An inexhaustible reservoir of mineral elements, Argiles Bleues is a wine of great finesse. A superb marriage of plush, juicy fruit, fine, delicate tannins, and phenomenal minerality.
Jeb Dunnuck
94 Points
2022
"With a gorgeous, layered palate and ultra-fine tannins, the 2022 Les Argiles Bleues delivers red, blue, and black fruits with pepper and subtle floral notes. Medium-bodied, silky, and dense, it ranks among the top wines of the vintage. Enjoy over the next 15 years or more."
— Jeb Dunnuck, 2025
