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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   

2006 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

RP  95   
WS  95   
WA  94   
VN  91-93   
JR  18   

2012 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

WA  96   
WS  95   
DE  95   
VN  93   
JR  18   

2016 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

1.5ltr

JS  99   
WA  97   
WS  97   
JD  96+    
VN  93-95   
JR  18   
WS  #6 of 2019   

2019 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

WS  96   
WA  95   
VN  95   
JR  17+    
WS  #7 of 2022   

2016 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc

JD  95   
WA  94   
VN  94   

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   

2001 Paul Jaboulet Aine Chateauneuf du Pape Les Cedres

Light label condition issue

2001 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

RP  95+    
ST  94   
WS  92   

2009 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

Label condition issue

RP  98   
WS  95   
VN  93   

1986 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Light capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; label condition issue

1986 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Capsule condition issue; 3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1989 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; light signs of past seepage; 3.5 cm ullage

MB  *****   
RP  97   

1989 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; light signs of past seepage; 3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

MB  *****   
RP  97   

1989 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; 3.5 cm ullage; label condition issue

MB  *****   
RP  97   

1989 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; light signs of past seepage; 4 cm ullage; label condition issue

MB  *****   
RP  97   

1989 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; 3.5 cm ullage; label condition issue

MB  *****   
RP  97   

1995 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

RP  99   
WS  91   

1996 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

ST  90+    

1996 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

ST  90+    

1996 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

ST  90+    

2020 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc

2-bottle Lot

France Direct
Expected Arrival:
10 weeks from purchase date
JD  94   
JR  16.5   

2009 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

Light label condition issue

RP  99   
WS  95   
VN  95   
JR  18   

2010 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

Light label condition issue

RP  100   
VN  94-96   
JR  16