Domaine de la Charbonnière is in the eastern part of Châteauneuf du Pape, near the commune of Courthèzon. The 68-acre estate includes vineyards in Châteauneuf du Pape, Vacqueyras and Côtes du Rhone appellations. The domaine has been in the Maret family since 1912, when Eugene Maret bought the domaine to please his new wife, who was the daughter of a winemaker. Several generations later the estate is owned and operated by Michel Maret and his daughters Caroline and Véronique. Véronique and Michel are the winemakers, and since 2012 the domaine has been entirely operated by biodynamic principles. Wine Advocate has noted that “the Maret family runs this impeccably managed estate…from which they produce their superb Les Hautes Brusquières…” Wine Advocate has often rated the wines in the mid-90s. The estate also makes a white Châteauneuf du Pape.