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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.

1995 M. Chapoutier Chateauneuf du Pape La Bernardine

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

RP  91   
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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+    

1992 Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; 3 cm ullage; light label condition issue

ST  92   

1998 Domaine Le Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

RP  99   
ST  94   

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   

1990 Domaine de la Cote de l'Ange Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light label condition issue

1998 Domaine Saint Benoit Chateauneuf du Pape La Truffiere

Light label condition issue

ST  90