Wines worthy of the popes are produced here. This is the place where the Templar order settled in 1157 to found the Castrum Novum.
The Pope John XXII transformed the castle into a residence and gave a definitive boost to local viticulture.
Châteauneuf did not take its present name until the 19th century, and is in every respect an exception. Its rocky hill, essentially composed of clay and sand, can be seen from afar. A plain surrounds it, covered with a thick layer of round, reddish pebbles from the ancient glaciers of the Rhone Valley.
Thirteen grape varieties are permitted, the most common being Grenache Noir, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Muscardin, Counoise, Clairette and Bourboulenc, all of which producing astonishing, powerful, dense and beautiful wines.
- Nose: tasty and expressive. Notes of crunchy red and black fruit, marshmallow and a hint of sweet spices.
- Palate: smooth and juicy, with mellow tannins. Very pleasant mouthfeel.
Tasting date: September 2024.
OUR OPINION: 2022 is a very gourmet vintage! A real favourite!
| Tasty - Fresh - Round |
- Nose: Fresh and fruity. Notes of yellow peaches and citrus fruit, underlined by a hint of verbena.
- Palate: supple, full-bodied and long-lasting. Lingering finish.
Tasting date: November 2024.
OUR OPINION: a very fine vintage, tasty and well-balanced, fresh and thirst-quenching.
| Fresh - Tasty - Elegant|
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- Nose: refined and elegant. Tasty notes of crunchy red & black fruits, sweet spices with a touch of roasted coffee beans.
- Palate: silky. Tannins of great finesse. Perfect balance. Fruity finish.
Tasting date: April 2023.
OUR OPINION: still a success! The 2020 vintage is very elegant, well balanced and pure. A safe bet!
- Nose: elegant and tasty. Notes of crunchy red and black fruits, sweet spices with a hint of peony.
- Palate: supple and silky, pleasantly perfumed, perfect balance.
Tasting date: March 2023.
OUR OPINION: succulent! This vintage offers a lot of finesse and elegance. It is a real delicacy, perfectly balanced. Great class!
- Nose: expressive and fresh. Notes of white peach, apricot, white flowers, with a hint of anise.
- Palate: supple, fresh and thirst-quenching. Nice tonicity. Persistent finish.
Tasting date: October 2022.
OUR OPINION: this vintage is very well balanced and tasty. It is one of those Châteauneuf-du-Pape white wines of very good quality, elegantly perfumed and of great freshness. Great class.
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