Domaine de Beaurenard Côtes du Rhône Rouge Bio 2024

Domaine de Beaurenard Côtes du Rhône Rouge Bio 2023 is a vibrant, organically certified red that channels the sun-drenched character of the Southern Rhône with striking finesse. Crafted largely from Grenache Noir and Syrah, it offers the generosity of a Mediterranean wine while remaining remarkably poised and drinkable. As an accessible sibling to Beaurenard’s acclaimed Châteauneuf-du-Pape bottlings, it serves as a superb introduction to the estate’s elegant, terroir-driven style.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this Côtes du Rhône shows a deep, shimmering ruby core with purple highlights at the rim, hinting at its youthful energy. The nose is expressive and inviting: dark berries, blackcurrant and ripe plum unfold alongside peppery spice, violets and a subtle, garrigue-like herbal lift. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with a generous, almost sweet-seeming dark fruit core that remains fully dry on the finish. Juicy cassis, blackberry and black cherry are layered with cracked black pepper, dried flowers and a touch of Mediterranean herbs. The texture is polished, with fine-grained tannins, a lively, nervy acidity and a delicate mineral line that keeps everything graceful despite the warm 14% alcohol. Enjoyable now for its freshness and purity, it will continue to develop added complexity and harmony over the next 3–5 years.

Production
Sourced from organically farmed vineyards in the southern Rhône, the grapes grow on classic alluvial and stony soils that encourage deep roots and naturally low yields, contributing both ripeness and mineral tension. The Grenache and Syrah are harvested by hand at optimal maturity, allowing careful sorting in the vineyard and at the cellar door. Vinification is traditional yet precise: gentle extraction to preserve fruit and floral notes, fermentation in temperature-controlled vats and aging in a combination of stainless steel and older large vessels. This approach protects the wine’s vibrant aromatics, emphasizes terroir expression and avoids overt oak influence, resulting in a Côtes du Rhône that is both authentic and refined.

Food & Serving
This wine is a versatile partner at the table, pairing beautifully with grilled lamb chops, roast chicken with herbs, charcuterie, sausage dishes, ratatouille, mushroom pasta and hearty vegetarian stews. It also works well with aged semi-hard cheeses and Provençal-style cuisine. Serve at around 16–18°C; if the wine is quite young or recently opened, a brief 30-minute decant can help it open up its dark fruit and floral-spice character, though it is charming straight from the bottle as well.

Producer
Domaine de Beaurenard is a historic, family-run estate based in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with roots tracing back to the late 17th century and several generations of the Coulon family at its helm. Today the domaine is recognized as a benchmark in the southern Rhône, farming its vineyards organically and biodynamically and championing a meticulous, terroir-focused approach. Known above all for its distinguished Châteauneuf-du-Pape reds and whites, Beaurenard has earned consistent critical acclaim and a loyal following among Rhône enthusiasts worldwide. Their Côtes du Rhône wines reflect the same philosophy and care, offering a more approachable but unmistakably Beaurenard expression of the region’s sun, stones and mistral winds.