{"title":"Wine from Beaurenard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/beaurnard-100x200.jpg?v=1773589853\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the 14th century, during their stays in Avignon, the popes – and especially Pope John XXII – built a papal castle in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Impressed by the area's exceptional soils, they established vineyards \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eon the slopes surrounding the château and were instrumental in promoting the local wine's reputation around the world.\u003cbr\u003eDomaine de Beaurenard in Châteauneuf-du-Pape has been a family-run estate for seven\u003cbr\u003egenerations.\u003cbr\u003eA notarial act dated 16 December 1695 mentions “Bois Renard”, which over time has become “Beaurenard”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Coulon brothers, Daniel and Frédéric, have taken over from Paul and Régine and are striving to sustain tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate covers 32 hectares (a little under 80 acres) of vines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and 25 hectares in the Côtes du Rhône Villages Rasteau AOC area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eT\u003c\/b\u003ehe pebbles the 13 grape varieties the sun and the Mistral have been joining forces for centuries to give birth to each vintage of the Châteauneuf du Pape appellation. The terroir of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is unique: here the large sun-warmed stones diffuse a gentle, providential heat that helps the grapes to mature and their juice to concentrate. The Domaine is home to the \" Symphony of 13 varieties\" typical of this AOC, which provide aromatic complexity, strength and balance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eF\u003c\/b\u003eor the red wines, four varieties dominate : Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault, supplemented by Counoise, Muscardin, Terret Noir and Vaccarèse. The whites are made from white-grape vines : Clairette, Roussane, Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Picardan and Picpoul.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA\u003c\/b\u003ell of Domaine de Beaurenard's vines (60ha) are cultivated organically (Ecocert certified) and even biodynamically (Demeter certified), without synthetic chemicals. The vines are thus attuned to nature, lunar and planetary cycles, and the rhythms of the cosmos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eA\u003c\/b\u003et key moments, we apply biodynamic preparations (born dung, dung compost, silica, etc.) that strengthen the vines's natural defences. To further fortify them, plant-tea sprays (nettle,yarrow,horsetail,camomile...) are regularly dispensed. In the vineyatds, these methods involve working the soil without herbicides, spreading carefully-dynamised manure, and maintaining sensible grass cover (according to climatic conditions).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eT\u003c\/b\u003ehe creation of a conservatory with the 13 grape varieties allowed by the appellation, procured from the estate's oldest vines, also promotes biodiversity. The varieties were selected over a five-year period and splice-grafted in aplot where the soil had been resting for 12 years.In doing this, we aimed primarily to safeguard a natural genetic heritage that is particularly well adapted to the terroir. But we were also mindful of future generations; and of being able, if global warning continues, to increase the proportion of varieties that contain less sugar ( and so less alcohol) and contribute aromatic complexity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eeticulous work is performed all around the years, and particularly during four intense periods :\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eP\u003c\/b\u003eruning is done solely by the estate staff: each person tends to the same plot over the long term, crafting their vines like sculptures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eD\u003c\/b\u003eebudding of all the vines: this prevents leaf build-up around the bunches, ensure small yields, and ventilates the vine-trunks by letting natural light through. Several other jobs are also done while the grapes are still unripe: placing the shoots between the trellis wires, to which they are then fastened; and green harvesting if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eS\u003c\/b\u003eoil-working and controlled grass cover are supplemented by a team of seasonal workers who, during long weeks, hoe between the vines – a very strenuous, painstaking job in our stony soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eH\u003c\/b\u003earvesting with all grapes hand-picked and sorted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eT\u003c\/b\u003ehis type of extremely precise cultivation and monitoring means we obtain healthy grapes, the only way to make wines of high-quality and concentration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"domaine-de-beaurenard-chateauneuf-du-pape-blanc-2023","title":"Domaine de Beaurenard Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine de Beaurenard Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc is made from Clairette blanche Rose, Grenache Blanc Gris, Bourboulenc, Roussanne, Picpoul and Picardan. Gold bright green . Expressive nose with pear and stone fruits aromas (peach, apricot) with jasmine and roasted almonds notes. The mouth is smooth and fleshy like stone fruit we can smell, with a long a nice finish. Review: Always terrific, the 2023 Chteauneuf Du Pape Blanc is no exception, and readers who love vibrant, age-worthy Rhne whites can safely buy this cuve in just about every vintage. Based on 30% Clairette, 20% Grenache Blanc, 25% Bourboulenc, 22% Roussanne, and splashes of Picardan and Picpoul Blanc, the 2023 reveals a medium gold hue as well as textbook aromatics of pear and orchard fruits intermixed with honeyed flowers, chalky minerality, and subtle green almond nuances. This balanced, medium-bodied, vibrant white is very much in the fresh, focused, yet still textured, approachable of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beaurenard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949274755119,"sku":"451953","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/blancbrernd.jpg?v=1771492621"}],"url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/collections\/wineries-beaurenard.oembed","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}