Steeped in an inheritance shaped by pebbles and sunshine, the Domaine de Beaurenard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2022 embodies a clear, poetic vision of the Southern Rhône. Fruit expression meets spice, soil depth and a freshness that defines great balance. Driven by a blend of the 13 permitted grape varieties of the appellation, with a dominance of Grenache, this vintage reveals the art of harmony rather than showiness. Certified organic and biodynamic, it harnesses the vitality of a living vineyard to deliver a vibrant, textured and utterly readable wine. For discerning lovers it offers a subtle dialogue between measured power and tactile grace, a red that is both juicy and caressing, whose table presence matches its aromatic precision. Its calm cellaring potential to 2032 promises many fine occasions, while serving at 16-17°C after decanting reveals its most faithful breath.

Assemblage et vinification

Composed of the 13 cépages autorisés of the appellation, with a clear predominance of Grenache, this Châteauneuf-du-Pape is conceived as a mosaic where each variety plays its note in service of the wine's architecture. The vineyard, managed in organic farming (Ecocert) and in biodynamics (Demeter), is rooted in stony clay-limestone soils that the pebbles store and return, promoting even ripening and subtle concentration. Vinification, carried out with artisanal care, respects the fruit's identity and the purity of the juice. The 12 months' ageing in conical vats, foudres and barrels refines the texture, polishes the tannic frame and preserves the wine's freshness. Nothing is ostentatious; everything is a question of balance, resulting in an elegant, precise style where fruit, structure and minerality converge naturally.

Tasting notes

• Colour : Deep red with ruby highlights, clear and luminous, evoking the vintage's confident ripeness. The brightness suggests precise substance and an ability to evolve gracefully over the years.
• Nose : A complex bouquet of red and black fruits mingled with delicate spices, lifted by a mineral thread. With aeration, notes of juicy cherry, fresh blackberry, discreet pepper and a subtle hint of undergrowth emerge, echoing the clay-limestone terroir.
• Palate : Gentle attack, silky, integrated tannins and a juicy texture with beautiful shape. Freshness enlivens the mid-palate, stretches the fruit and enhances drinkability. The finish is long and chiselled, with lingering fine spices and a mineral thread that invites the next glass.

Serving temperature and tips

To reveal its most nuanced side, serve this wine at 16-17°C in large tulip glasses, and after decanting to allow its palette to open. Decanting will favour the expression of fruit and the release of spices while preserving the freshness that defines its balance. Store your bottles calmly, protected from light and temperature fluctuations, to ensure optimal cellaring until 2032. At the table, let it rest for a few moments before serving; you'll then appreciate the accuracy of its texture, measured flesh and the nobility of its finish. A rigorous yet delicate companion for moments that demand as much precision as pleasure.

Food pairings

• Stews : beef bourguignon with lardons and mushrooms, where the tender meat answers the wine's juicy density and discreet spices.
• Roasted vegetables : heritage carrots, beets and caramelised onions, which interact with the freshness and minerality to exalt the vegetables' natural sweetness.
• Cheeses : tomme de brebis, a pressed cheese with a delicately salty character, ideal to welcome the wine's silky texture and persistence.
• Game : venison loin or roasted partridge, served pink, for a play of shadow and light between the depth of the jus and the finesse of the tannins.
• Roasts : herb-crusted rack of lamb, short jus and seasonal vegetables, a setting where noble meat meets impeccably held freshness.

Occasions to enjoy

The Domaine de Beaurenard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2022 is the perfect companion for:

• For a fine-dining dinner where service precision and well-judged pairings create an exceptional moment.
• At a Sunday family lunch, around a slow-cooked dish that calls for conviviality and elegance.
• As an elegant gift for a lover of great Rhône reds, attentive to organic and biodynamic practices.

Characteristics

• Name : Domaine de Beaurenard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2022
• Appellation : Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
• Type : Red wine
• Vintage : 2022
• Grapes : blend of the 13 permitted grape varieties, predominantly Grenache
• Farming : organic (Ecocert) and biodynamic (Demeter)
• Terroir : stony clay-limestone soils
• Ageing : 12 months in conical vats, foudres and barrels
• Cellaring : until 2032
• Serving temperature : 16-17°C after decanting
• Reference : CAV-VROUGE-BEAURENARD-2022-CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE