Domaine de Beaurenard Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2020.
Wine Name: Domaine de Beaurenard Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Appellation: AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley
Vintage: 2020
Grape Varieties: Traditional field blend of all 13 authorized varieties, including Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Counoise, Muscardin, Vaccarèse, Terret Noir, Roussanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picpoul, and Picardan
Alcohol Content: 15% ABV
Certification: Certified Organic and Biodynamic
Vinification:
Hand-harvested and sorted in the vineyard. Co-fermented with long vatting to achieve gentle, soft extractions that prioritize finesse and complexity.
Maturation:
Aged for 12 months in a combination of conical vats, foudres, and barrels to integrate structure and preserve aromatic nuance.
Tasting Note:
Domaine de Beaurenard’s flagship cuvée is a masterclass in Châteauneuf-du-Pape blending—an elegant expression of the appellation’s diversity of grapes and soils. The 2020 vintage brings exceptional freshness and balance, following a textbook growing season marked by healthy rain reserves and optimal ripening conditions.
The wine opens with lifted aromas of garrigue, ripe blackberry, cherry liqueur, and peppery spice, underpinned by savory notes of smoked herbs and crushed stone. The palate is full-bodied yet graceful, with a polished, supple texture and lingering freshness that frames its generous core of fruit and spice.
This is classic, age-worthy Châteauneuf with modern finesse—delicious now, but structured to evolve gracefully over the next 10 years.
Drink Window: Now–2035
Food Pairing: Ideal with lamb tagine with olives, grilled duck breast, or slow-roasted vegetables.
