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Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the appellation, is a large area of nearly 8,000 vineyard acres centered around the picturesque town of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Located in southeastern France just north of the Avignon hills, the name of the appellation means “new castle of the pope” and it is a reference to the 14th century, when the Popes of Avignon built summer homes in the Southern Rhone Valley. Today the appellation is one of the most renowned in France and its terroir is known for layers of small pebbles, called “galets.” The stones in the soil are thought to help store heat and keep the soil warm, which helps ripen the grapes. The stones also help keep the soil from drying out in hot summer months. In 1923 Châteauneuf-du-Pape was a leader in establishing the idea that AOC wines in France should be made only with specified grapes, and the appellation allowed 13 grape varieties to be used. Since then the rules have been slightly modified to include several more allowable grapes. Red and white wines are produced, though in practice about 97% of all Châteauneuf –du-Papes are reds made with a blend of Grenache Noir, Cinsault, Counoise, Mourvedre, Muscardine, Syrah and Vaccarese. The red wines of this appellation are prized for being big, rich, spicy and full-bodied. White wines of the appellation are made with Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Roussanne, Picpoul and Picardin. Whites are floral, fruity and relatively full-bodied.

2016 Tardieu-Laurent Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Vieilles Vignes

2019 Domaine La Roquete Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc

WA  93   

2018 Raymond Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Girard

2011 Domaine de la Charbonniere Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Vieilles Vignes

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WA  92   
VN  90-92   
JD  90-93   
JR  16   

2011 Domaine de la Charbonniere Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Vieilles Vignes

WA  92   
VN  90-92   
JD  90-93   
JR  16   

2000 Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Exceptionelle

RP  91   
5 available
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2000 Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Exceptionelle

Elevated cork

RP  91   

2019 Domaine La Milliere Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

2016 Domaine Jean Royer Chateauneuf Du Pape Les Sables De La Crau

2011 Domaine Chante Cigale Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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WA  90   
VN  90   
JR  15.5   

2016 Domaine Chante Cigale Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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WA  91   
WS  91   
VN  91   
JR  16.5+    
2 available
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2020 Domaine l'Or de Line Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge

VN  90   

2011 Clos Saint Michel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

JD  90-93   
JR  15.5   
2 available
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2020 La Cabotte Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

WA  92   
JD  90   
JR  16.5   
12 available
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2009 Pierre Henri Morel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

2010 Domaine de la Presidente Chateauneuf du Pape Grands Classiques

RP  92   

1998 Domaine Saint Benoit Chateauneuf du Pape La Truffiere

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ST  90   

2016 Les Halos de Jupiter Chateauneuf du Pape Adrastee

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2010 La Celestiere Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Croze

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2016 J Paumel Chateau du Mourre du Tendre Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Prestige Tres Vieilles Vignes

2010 La Durbane Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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2015 Maison Trintignant Châteauneuf-du-Pape