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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.

2003 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light label condition issue

WS  94   
VN  93   
RP  92   
JR  17.5   

2017 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc

JD  93-95   
WA  92-94   
JR  17.5   
3 available
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2016 E. Guigal Chateau de Nalys Chateauneuf du Pape

Light label condition issue

WA  95   
VN  94   

2016 E. Guigal Chateau de Nalys Chateauneuf du Pape

WA  95   
VN  94   

2017 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

WA  95   
WS  95   
JD  95   
VN  94   
JS  92   
2 available
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2001 Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light label condition issue

ST  94   
RP  93+    
WS  92   

2007 Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape

RP  95+    
WS  94   
VN  94   
2 available
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2007 Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light label condition issue

RP  95+    
WS  94   
VN  94   

2012 Bosquet des Papes Chateauneuf Du Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes

Lightly elevated cork

WA  97   
WS  94   
VN  93   
JR  16   

2001 Tardieu-Laurent Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Spéciale

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

RP  95   
ST  92-95   
3 available
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2001 Tardieu-Laurent Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Spéciale

RP  95   
ST  92-95   
2 available
Bid *

1998 Chateau de la Gardine Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee des Generations Gaston Philippe

RP  94   
WS  94   

1998 Chateau de la Gardine Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee des Generations Gaston Philippe

Light label condition issue

RP  94   
WS  94   

2018 Chateau de Vaudieu Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Vieilles Roussanne

JD  97   
WS  95   
WE  94   
WA  93-96   
JR  16.5