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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.

1989 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin

Light capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage

RP  99   
2 available
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1989 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin

RP  99   
2 available
Bid *

1989 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin

Light capsule condition issue; elevated cork; 3 cm ullage; light label condition issue

RP  99   

1989 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; signs of past seepage

RP  99   

1989 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin

Light label condition issue

RP  99   

1989 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork

RP  99   

1980 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Lightly depressed cork; 4.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1985 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

RP  91   
WS  91   

1983 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Light capsule condition issue; 5 cm ullage; label condition issue

RP  94   
WS  90   

1986 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

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

1989 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Label condition issue

MB  *****   
RP  97   
2 available
Bid

1989 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Light capsule condition issue; 4.5 cm ullage; label condition issue

MB  *****   
RP  97   

1989 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Light capsule condition issue; 3.5 cm ullage; light 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   

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   

1989 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Light capsule condition issue; label condition issue

MB  *****   
RP  97   

1985 Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; light signs of past seepage; 5 cm ullage