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!
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...
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...
Estate presentation Chapelle Saint Théodoric is an atypical estate, the fruit of a unique collaboration between Domaine de Cristia and American importer Peter Weygand. Covering 3 hectares in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape PDO, the "Le Grand Pin" cuvée comes from the "Pignan"...
Estate presentation Situated on the outskirts of the prestigious village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, this family-run estate has been handed down through the generations, historically by the Mayard and then Roumieux families. Founded in 1923, the Clos du Calvaire has now...
The Best Vintage blog is a space dedicated to wine enthusiasts, and more particularly to lovers of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Through our articles, we share our expertise and our love for this prestigious appellation, renowned for the richness of its terroirs and the excellence of its wines.
We explore the world of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, highlighting its emblematic estates, outstanding vintages and the grape varieties that shape its identity, such as Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Clairette for the whites. You’ll find buying advice, tasting guides, focuses on winemaking methods and in-depth analyses of recent and older vintages.
Whether you’re looking to better understand the influence of soils on wine aromas, to discover the subtleties of a vertical, or to find the perfect bottle for your cellar, our blog is here to guide you. Thanks to our knowledge of the market and the producers, we can help you make the best choices, whether you’re looking for a wine to enjoy immediately or to keep for several years.
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