【Wine Spectator 97 pts】
【Robert Parker 95 pts】
【The Wine Cellar Insider 93 pts】
【Wine Enthusiast 93 pts】
【Falstaff 92 pts】
【Cellar Tracker 92 pts】
【The winery was on the cover of Wine Spectator in November 2018】
WF1066 - Domaine de Beaurenard Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Boisrenard 2000
Price: $755/bottle
Limited Offer: $650/bottle
Production area / level: France/ Rhone/ Chateauneuf du Pape
Grape Variety: Grenache Grenache is the main blend of 13 varieties of grapes
Alcohol: 14%
Features: The age of the vines ranges from 70 to 90 years, aged in oak barrels for 18 months, and the Boisrenard signature represents the special wine, which is also a guarantee of quality.
【Robert Parker 95 pts】
A candidate for wine of the vintage is the 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Boisrenard. Subtle aromas of vanillin intermixed with blackberry, black cherry, chocolate, and espresso characteristics explode from the glass. In the mouth, there is firm tannin as well as enormo us fruit , undeniable southern Rhone typicity, powerful, concentrated, thick flavors, and a finish that lasts for 45+ seconds. This is a stunning effort for Boisrenard. Anticipated .
Domaine de Beaurenard is located in the Rhone Valley (Rhône Valley) wine region in France. It has been managed by the Coulon family. The history of the winery can be traced back to 1695. At that time, it was named after "BoisRenard", and now it has been passed down to the seventh generation of FredericCoulon and DanielCoulon to jointly manage, and the old name Bois Renard became the name of Cuvee. It has been producing its own wines with Domaine de Beaurenard since 1929 for nearly 100 years.
In the 14th century AD, Pope John XXII lived in Avignon (Avignon) and was attracted by the excellent terroir located a few miles north of Avignon, so he ordered people to produce in the current Chateauneuf du Pape. A pope's castle was built in the district, and grapes were planted around the castle, successfully producing the world-famous Chateauneuf du Pape wine. Domaine de Beaurenard in Chateauneuf du Pape has now been managed by the Coulon family for 7 generations.
The vineyards of the winery are distributed in the Chateauneuf du Pape production area of the Rhone Valley and the Cotes du Rhone Villages AOC (Rhone Valley Hill Village). The area of vineyards is 25 hectares. The Chateauneufdu Pape production area has a unique terroir, covered with a lot of pebbles on the surface, which can retain sufficient heat, which is conducive to the production of high-quality grapes with strong flavor substances.
The winery planted all 13 kinds of grapes allowed by Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC, and the average age of the grapes is 45 years. Cuvee Boisrenard is a blend of 13 wine varieties based on Grenache. The planting method is completely organic. You can often see many ladybugs, cicadas and bees in the vineyard, and the vines and weeds are symbiotic. , and use natural fertilizers to maintain the micro-ecosystem of the soil, plow the garden or use horses, and adopt green harvesting methods, and return to nature in order to make the grapes healthy and strong. The famous saying of the winery is "To make good wine, you need good grapes".
The brewing has been continuously improved through generations, and new equipment has been introduced, including pneumatic presses, temperature control machines, red wine is destemmed first and then squeezed slightly before starting the fermentation process. The yeast uses native varieties, and the fermentation time is about 15 to 31 days. , use 20-degree cold soaking method to obtain more delicate tannins and floral and fruity aromas, and the brewed wine retains a natural style without excessive artificial carving. The wines that have been officially released include Domaine de Beaurenard Chateauneuf du Pape, Boisrenard Châteauneuf du Pape and Cotes du Rhone Villages Rasteau, etc., which are deeply loved by consumers. Since its establishment, Bologna Winery has won more than 300 medals in international wine competitions around the world, including more than 100 gold medals.
