Region: Rhone, France

Varietal: 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, 10% other permitted varieties

Tasting Notes: The pale ruby-colored 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape opens with rose water, raspberry, strawberry, dried herbs and licorice aromas. Medium to full-bodied, concentrated and built around a smooth tannic structure with absolutely no hard edges, refreshing acidity balances this savory red that ends with a long-lasting finish.

Producer: Domaine de Beaurenard, a family-run estate with eight generations of history in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, exemplifies the best of the Southern Rhône Valley. The estate spans 33.5 hectares in the heart of the appellation, including plots on limestone-rich soils that benefit from ideal Rhône-facing exposures. Certified organic and biodynamic, Domaine de Beaurenard blends tradition with innovation, crafting wines that balance elegance and complexity. The Coulon family, current stewards of the domaine, emphasizes sustainable practices, producing wines that honor their storied legacy while pushing the boundaries of quality​.

Vineyard & Winemaking: The 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape showcases the terroir’s diversity, with soils composed of limestone, clay, fine sand, and galets roulés. The wine is a blend of the appellation’s classic varieties, hand-harvested and co-fermented for soft extractions. Aged for 12 months in a combination of conical vats, large foudres, and barrels, the result is a refined cuvée that reflects both vintage character and terroir expression. The estate’s meticulous attention to biodynamic principles, from vine management to harvest, ensures each bottle embodies the essence of its origins​.