Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The planting of vines in
Châteauneuf-du-Pape dates back to Roman times. In those days, the area was known as
Châteauneuf. The Pope suffix was added after the Pope moved to Avignon following his conflict with the King of France in 1309. 8 Popes subsequently stayed in this commune and planted vines here. The region was not officially named "
Châteauneuf-du-Pape " until 1893, while the institution of this 1st French wine AOC dates back to 1937. Here's a look at the terroir of the
Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation and the best producers in the area
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History and terroir of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation
This wine-growing region in the Rhône Valley in the Vaucluse department covers around 3,200 hectares. The town of Orange and its Roman ruins form the northern boundary. To the south, it is defined by the town of Sorgues, to the east by the main A7 road and to the west by the Rhône. In 2014, there were 320 active estate owners in this appellation. around 250 of them are responsible for bottling and selling their own wines. The rest sell their harvest to merchants or cooperatives. 93% of the vineyards produce red wines. Most of the estates are small, with a few exceptions such as Mont Redon, which has 100 hectares of vineyards. There are only 24 winegrowers with vineyards of 30 hectares. The appellation was created in 1937 and is divided into 5 communes:
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, which is the largest, Orange, Courthezon, Sorgues and Bédarrides. Each of these 5 communes is divided into 134 different lieux-dits.
The terroirs of the
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC are made up of pebbles, limestone, red sandstone, red clay, sand and saffron. Variations in the drainage capacity of the soils, their mineral composition and differences in vinification principles produce different accents in the wines. 13 grape varieties make up this appellation, including grenache, syrah, mourvèdre and terret noir
Our selection of the best wine producers in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation
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Emmanuel Reynaud: this owner owns Château de Tours, located in Sarrians, Château Rayas and Château Fonsalette. The Château de Tours estate covers 40 hectares. It produces a Vacqueyras red, a Côte-de-Rhône red, a Côte-de-Rhône white, a Vin de Pays de Vaucluse red, a Vin de Pays de Vaucluse white and a Vin de Table rosé. This producer produces top-class wines that are not very intense in colour, but have deep, racy fruit flavours, a complex nose and remarkable ageing potential. The
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rays on sale on this site are this producer's greatest vintages. They are magical elixirs, lush, silky, fresh, perfectly ripe, well textured with layers of exotic red fruit, kirsch, pepper and forest floor depending on the vintage. Luxurious wines that perfectly blend elegance, concentration and balance with a succulent, fresh or fat finish. Great wines to enjoy once in your life!
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Henri Bonneau: Grenache is the main grape variety planted on this 6-hectare estate. Small quantities of mourvèdre, counoise and vaccarèse are added to produce medium-bodied wines, with a fruity nose of ripe cherries and aromas of kirsch, pepper, thyme and spices. The palate is dense, enveloping or fresh and sweet, depending on the vintage. The Célestins are the best of these wines because of their concentration of fruit.
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Clos des Papes: a parcel of land on this 40-hectare estate is located near the Château du Pape. The estate's vineyards are divided into 24 separate parcels in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. The Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape on sale here are wines that express elegance, purity of fruit and energy. They have a nose of apricot, melon, flowers, hazelnut and spices with sensual layers of cherry, plum and kirsch on the palate. These fabulous value-for-money wines have a smooth finish. Take advantage of our special offers to buy these wines at the lowest prices!
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Beaucastel : this is one of the oldest estates in the appellation, dating back to the 16th century. The 100-hectare vineyard of this famous producer of
Châteauneuf-du-Pape uses all 13 authorised grape varieties of the AOC. The red wines from this estate exude aromas that blend black cherries, strawberries, exotic spices, cloves, olive and liquorice with age. The palate is textured and sensual, with velvety tannins that are very pleasant to the touch. Younger vintages need to be aged for around fifteen years to allow all the secondary nuances to emerge. It also produces white wines that impress with aromas of white peach, damp earth, pepper, flowers, spices and crushed stone.
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Michel et Stéphane Ogier: Domaine Michel et Stéphane Ogier Côte Rotie covers 11 hectares. Although they do not have a long history in this appellation, their talents as winemakers are recognised. He produces dense, full-bodied, fleshy red wines that impress with their earthy nose full of fruit, liquorice, smoke and spices... The type of wine that really comes into its own after a few years' cellaring. Take advantage of our special offers to fill your wine cabinet with these wines offering great value for money.
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Domaine de la Janasse: this winegrowing estate has 21 hectares of vines, 19.5 hectares of which are planted with red grape varieties and 1.5 hectares with white grape varieties. Its vineyards are spread over 11 different plots. Some of the vines were planted over a century ago. The Domaine Pégau CDP Rouge cuvée Da Capo on sale on this site are soft, luxurious and juicy red wines. They exude aromas of red fruit, olives, spices, raw meat and layers of earth. The palate expresses the wine's weight and intensity, while retaining a rich texture and pleasant tannins. Opt for older vintages, which reveal complex aromas and flavours!
Rhone Châteauneuf Du Pape Château de Beaucastel Magnum (150cl)Beaucastel CDP Rouge Hommage a J Perrin 2013 MagnumSpecial Price €562.80Incl. VAT Regular Price €624.00Incl. VATstock: 4
