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The Best Vintage blog is dedicated to wine enthusiasts, with articles on Châteauneuf-du-Pape, its terroirs and great vintages. Find buying advice, cuvée analyses and news from the world of wine. A source of inspiration to enrich your knowledge and refine your choices!
What terroirs characterize Châteauneuf-du-Pape?
The Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation benefits from an exceptional terroir, marked by a great diversity of soils and climates that directly influence the style and complexity of the wines. There are four main types of terroir that give the wines their unique identity....
What 13 grape varieties are authorized in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation?
The Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation is unique thanks to the diversity of its 13 authorized grape varieties, which can be used in blends in both red and white wines. This variety lends great aromatic richness and unique complexity to the appellation's wines. Here is...
Where does the name Châteauneuf-du-Pape come from?
The name Châteauneuf-du-Pape dates back to the 14th century, when the popes settled in Avignon. Pope Clement V, a great lover of wine, encouraged the development of local vineyards. His successor, John XXII, had a summer residence built in the village then known as...
Why the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation?
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is distinguished by its exceptional terroir, its unique blend of 13 authorized grape varieties and its rich history linked to the popes of Avignon in the 14th century. Its pebbly soil stores heat during the day and releases it at night, ensuring...
What makes Châteauneuf-du-Pape so special?
What makes Châteauneuf-du-Pape so special is its unique terroir, its blend of 13 authorized grape varieties and its prestigious history. Located in the Rhône Valley, the appellation benefits from a warm Mediterranean climate and soils composed of rounded pebbles,...
Châteauneuf-du-Pape white wines: exceptional rarity
A Little-Known Treasure of Châteauneuf-du-Pape While Châteauneuf-du-Pape is famous for its great red wines, its white wines remain a rare and precious treasure, accounting for only 7% of total production of the appellation. Elegant, complex and with great ageing...
Clos des Papes : The Excellence of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Clos des Papes is one of the most prestigious estates in Châteauneuf-du-PapeThe perfect embodiment of the elegance and power of this emblematic appellation. With a rich history and exceptional know-how, this family estate produces exceptional wines, sought after by...
Focus on Châteauneuf du Pape 2022 and 2023 by Jeb Dunnuck
This report covers the 2022 and 2023 vintages of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The sunny, typically Provençal 2022 vintage produced ripe, expressive wines with aromas of garrigue, Provençal herbs and red fruit. Although the wines are moderately concentrated, they are...
M. Chapoutier Croix de Bois from 2000 to 2020!
Wine presentation Grape variety: 100% Grenache. Vines 110 years old on average Terroir: Soil typical of the Châteauneuf du Pape appellation, composed of large quartzite pebbles with sandy red clay. Harvesting: Hand-picked when ripe, with sorting. Vinification...
La Vieille Julienne – Vintage 2022 – AOC Chateauneuf du Pape
Estate presentation Domaine de la Vieille Julienne is one of those Châteauneuf-du-Pape houses with a special aura and remarkable prestige. The estate was created in the 17th century in the Clavin district, nestled at the foot of the northern slopes of the...