Symbol of the Coulon family’s know-how, Le Boisrenard 2022 signs an authorial Châteauneuf-du-Pape: broad, noble and magnifying the spirit of the Southern Rhône. Drawing its identity from old, co-planted vines, this cuvée orchestrates the appellation’s thirteen varieties around a luminous Grenache Noir. The sunny yet precise 2022 vintage gives succulent flesh and a welcome straightness, while ageing mainly in foudre, complemented by a restrained portion of new oak, polishes the texture and refines the grain. On the nose, a mosaic of dark fruit, peppery garrigue, floral hints, a vein of graphite and a breath of new leather announce a deep, elevating palate. Its stature, length and reserve of freshness make it destined for gastronomic tables and long cellaring. Praised by critics (94+), it combines controlled power and aromatic relief with a rare sense of balance. Here is a wine for contemplation: open with care, serve with panache and tuck away in the cellar to watch it reveal its full nobility.

Assemblage et vinification

Cuvée from multiple terroirs, Le Boisrenard brings together the predominant Grenache Noir supported by a chorus of complementary varieties drawn from the thirteen permitted varieties in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The old vines, spread across the different soil types of the estate, are co-harvested then co-fermented to preserve overall harmony and unfold natural complexity. Vinification respects the integrity of the fruit and the signature of the vintage, favouring aromatic expressiveness and textural depth. The aging mainly in foudre gives the wine broad breathing room and integrated oak, while a measured share of new oak adds brightness and definition without imprinting the fabric. This craft aims for purity, balance and ageing potential so that every element, from fruit to spice, finds its rightful place in the final harmony.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance: Dense and luminous, it suggests concentrated material with slow, regular legs—promise of breadth and depth.
• Nose: Complex bouquet of black cherry and dark berries, caressed by peppery garrigue, floral inflections, a streak of graphite and a hint of new leather. The whole breathes Mediterranean distinction.
• Palate: Broad attack, then a progressive rise to a muscular and taut structure. The tannins, tight but ripe, frame the flesh and freshness. Long, vibrant finish driven by spice and a sapid thrust that calls for food. Best waited 2 to 4 years for a superbly integrated profile.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve this Châteauneuf-du-Pape at around 16 to 18°C in large glasses to allow its aromatic range to open. Decanting for an hour for the first years of cellaring helps the fruit emerge and the tannins relax. Store bottles quietly, away from light, between 12 and 14°C with controlled humidity. The 2022 vintage has a notable ageing reserve, best enjoyed between 2026 and 2040 depending on your preferences—monitor its evolution to capture the moment when fruit, spice and freshness align in superior harmony.

Food pairings

• Aperitif: regional charcuterie, black tapenade, confit tomatoes, herb pastries from Provence.
• Starters: game terrine, warm squab, roasted vegetables with mild spices, honey-and-thyme glazed quail.
• Main courses: roast lamb with aromatics, dry-aged rib steak, Provençal daube, rich beef broth with mushrooms, lamb tagine with prunes.
• Cheeses: matured tommes, old comté, pecorino, Causses sheep's cheese, firm cheeses with a pronounced character.
• Desserts: a rare but possible match with slightly bitter dark chocolate, spiced poached pear, roasted figs—aiming for sugar-structure balance.

Moments to enjoy

Le Boisrenard 2022 is the ideal companion:

• To celebrate a festive meal where bold cooking meets a great terroir red.
• During a gastronomic dinner with multiple courses, from the signature dish to the cheese board.
• As a connoisseur’s gift for a lover of Rhône wines and great age-worthy cuvées.

Characteristics

• Name: Le Boisrenard 2022, Domaine Beaurenard
• Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
• Type: Red wine
• Vintage: 2022
• Grape varieties: Predominant Grenache Noir, blended with the appellation's thirteen varieties, co-harvested and co-fermented
• Alcohol: refer to the label
• Ageing: mainly in foudre, with a measured share of new oak
• Bottle size: according to format available on Louvins.fr
• Cellaring: best between 2026 and 2040, potential up to 20 years
• Serving temperature: 16–18°C