Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de Boisrenard Beaurenard (Domaine de) 2013
14%
2.25L
Intensity
With its aromas of strawberry and morello cherry, this Saint-Aubin is the perfect combination of indulgence and class. A magnificent Pinot created by the rising star of the appellation.
More infoLot presentation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de Boisrenard Beaurenard (Domaine de) 2013
The wine
A rare, exclusive cuvée, it is organically and biodynamically certified. The old vines are harvested by hand. The grapes are sorted and pneumatically pressurised in order to maintain a high-quality must. Fermentation is conducted in new barrels at a controlled temperature. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in order to lend the wine more complexity. For the same reason, the wine is matured on fine lees in barrels for 6 months. The shiny gold colour reveals great aromatic complexity. The palate is also extremely complex and opens up with floral, spicy notes and a great mineral character.
About the Producer Beaurenard
The family run Domaine Beaurenard has been passed down over seven generations and is run today by brothers, Daniel and Frédéric Coulon. There is plenty to keep them busy with 32 hectares in Châteauneuf and 25 hectares in Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages Rasteau. The domain is known for powerful wines and favours ageing potential and the aromatic rewards that come with time, over instantly pleasing cuvées. The wines are fermented in wooden vats and then barrelled and matured over fine lees for between 9 and 18 months.The property was certified organic (Ecocert) as from its 2010 vintage and biodynamic (Demeter) from 2011. Nothing has changed as an outcome of these accreditations but they give the domain ""official recognition”. The crops are sprayed regularly with plant preparations. In the vineyards, the soil is worked without herbicides, carefully-dynamised manure is spread, and a sensible level of grass cover is maintained.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 3 bottles
Level: 3 NormalObservations: 3 Marginally marked labels, 3 Slightly creased labels, 2 Slightly scratched labels, 3 Marginally dishevelled labelsOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 14 %
Region: Rhone Valley
Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Owner: Beaurenard (Domaine de)
Vintage: 2013
Colour: white
Ageing potential: drink until 2028
Service temperature: 12°
Size (in ha): 25 hectares
Intensity: rich
Leading aroma: yellow fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine