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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.

2007 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Vieilles Vignes

RP  97   
WS  95   
2 available
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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   

2019 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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

2004 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc

RP  94   
2 available
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2006 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc

RP  94   
WS  94   
ST  91   
3 available
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2016 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc

JD  95   
WA  94   
VN  94   

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   

2000 E. Guigal Châteauneuf-du-Pape

RP  92   
ST  92   
5 available
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2000 E. Guigal Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light label condition issue

RP  92   
ST  92   
2 available
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1995 M. Chapoutier Chateauneuf du Pape La Bernardine

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

RP  91   
4 available
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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

Light label condition issue

RP  98   
WS  95   
VN  93   
4 available
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2009 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

Label condition issue

RP  98   
WS  95   
VN  93   

2017 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

WA  95   
WS  95   
JD  95   
VN  94   
JS  92   
2 available
Bid *

2018 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

VN  95   
WA  94   
JD  91   
2 available
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2020 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

France Direct
Expected Arrival:
10 weeks from purchase date
WS  97   
WA  96-98   
JD  96   
JR  17.5   
3 available
Bid *

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