Presentation of the cellar

Your wine merchant dedicated to oenological excellence

Since 2008, we’ve been proud to immerse you in the world of our cellar, located in the heart of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a must for wine lovers.
Specializing in wines from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation d’origine contrôlée, we also have a rigorous selection of wines from neighboring appellations such as Côte Rôtie, Hermitage and Lirac. We want to offer you a unique and memorable experience both in the discovery and in the tasting of our bottles.

Our passion for wine drives us every day, so whether you’re a wine lover or simply curious to learn more, we’ll be delighted to guide you in your choice of bottles that will delight your taste buds.
Whether you’re looking for a physical cellar or online sales, Best Vintage stands for authenticity and quality in our selection of over 300 wine references that respect ancestral methods, with the advantage of “estate prices”!

OUR WINE CELLAR in CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE

BestVintage opens its doors to you in a friendly and warm setting in the center of the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Many car parks, equipped with terminals for electric vehicles, are located near our shop. In our space, you will find all our wine references ranging from powerful and generous reds to fresh and delicate whites. Come and discover confidential cuvées, rare vintages and real wine treasures for your taste pleasure.

STIMULATE YOUR CURIOSITY

Our team offers you a tasting experience in store, at any time and without reservation. It’s an intimate moment where you can savour, learn, share and discuss the world of wine. For a period of 30 minutes to 1 hour, you will have the opportunity to taste a selection of 4 to 5 wines from the AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Our wine merchants will be delighted to share their in-depth knowledge in order to pass on to you the secrets of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and its wines.

The tasting is free for a group of up to 6 people. BestVintage also offers private tastings by reservation including prestige cuvées, themes such as old vintages, single varietals, blends, etc.

Please contact us today to book your unforgettable sensory experience.

Summary

MORE THAN 300 REFERENCES IN STOCK

In Boutique or in warehouse, BestVintage have a large storage space in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Find more than 300 wine references in stock. We are at your disposal and ready to respond to your request with wines at their peak, old vintages, a selection of different appellations, from different areas…

Z

A SELECTION OF EXCEPTIONS

Explore our selection carefully chosen by our wine merchants and carefully preserved in our cellar. These exceptional bottles are available in limited quantities.

Team presentation

STEPHANE TAUPIN MANAGER OF BEST VINTAGE

STÉPHANE TAUPIN

Vintage : 1985

Terroir : IGP Coteaux de Tannay in Burgundy

Ageing : In the cellar for over 15 years

Grape variety of choice : Grenache noir!

Best Bottle Tasted : La Mordorée La Reine des Bois 2001

Favorite domain : Clos Saint Jean

Best food/wine pairing : Henri Bonneau Réserve des Célestins with pizza 🙂

Motto:Tomorrow’s bottle will be better than today’s

Mail : caveau@thebestvintage.fr

BASTIEN DELFILS

Vintage : 1998

Terroir : IGP Vaucluse

Ageing : In tasting for 5 years

Preferred grape variety : Syrah

Best Bottle Tasted : Clos des Papes rouge 2006 (drunk in 2023)

Favorite domain : Le Vieux Donjon

Best Met/Wine pairing: An Arbois wine with Comté cheese

Motto: To live is to make your dream a memory.

Mail : bastien@thebestvintage.fr

PHOTO BASTIEN DELFILS CAVISTE
PHOTO PASCAL RABAT A BEST VINTAGE

PASCAL RABAT

Vintage : 1999

Terroir : PGI Comté Tolosan in the Tarn region

Ageing : Fermenting for over 2 years

Grape variety of choice : Malbec!

Best Tasted Bottle: Usséglio Not Fot You 2016!

Domaine Préféré : Clos des Papes

Best Met/Wine pairing : Duck breast à la plancha with a Château de Beaucastel

Motto :To drink a canon is to save a winegrower!

Mail : Pascal@thebestvintage.fr