Chateauneuf du Pape
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The senior appellation of the southern Rhône, on a plateau of large rounded stones — galets roulés — that hold the day's heat and release it overnight. Thirteen grape varieties are permitted; in practice most wines are led by Grenache, with Syrah and Mourvèdre behind it.
What is here
Reds make up the great majority. A small amount of white Châteauneuf is produced from Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Clairette and Bourboulenc — rare, and worth trying if you find it. There is no cru or classification system: the estate name is the only guide, and the range between the best and the ordinary is wide.
What to expect
Warm-climate, full-bodied and high in alcohol — 14.5% and above is normal, not a fault. These are winter reds and food reds; they do not work as an aperitif. If Châteauneuf has moved beyond your price, Gigondas and Vacqueyras next door use the same grapes at roughly half the money, and Côtes du Rhône Villages below that.
Serving and cellaring
16–18°C, decanted an hour ahead. Most estates are drinking at five to ten years; the serious ones hold for twenty. White Châteauneuf at 11–13°C, and drink it either young or after a decade — it goes through a closed phase in between.
Filters
Henri Bonneau CDP Cuvee Speciale 1990(Sign by Herni Bonneau) (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Cuvee Speciale 1998 (US Label) (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Reserve des Celestins 1971 (LD) (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Reserve des Celestins 1976 (Label Damage) (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Reserve des Celestins 1985 (Label Damage) (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Reserve des Celestins 1989 (Label Damage) (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Reserve des Celestins 1990 (US Label) (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Reserve des Celestins 1992 (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Reserve des Celestins 1995 (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Reserve des Celestins 1999 (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Reserve des Celestins 2001 (US Label) (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Reserve des Celestins 2004 (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Reserve des Celestins 2005 (US Label) (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Reserve des Celestins 2006 (US Label) (1x75cl)
Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape 1995 (Label Damage) (1x150cl)
Domaine La Roquete Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Southern Rhone 2004 (1x75cl)
Chateau de Beaucastel Hommage a Jacques Perrin Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC 1998 (1x150cl)
Chateau de Beaucastel Rouge Chateauneuf du Pape AOC 1999 (1x37.5cl)
Guigal Château De Nalys Grand Vin Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Blanc 2019 (1x75cl)
Guigal Château De Nalys Grand Vin Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Rouge 2016 (1x75cl)
Guigal Saintes Pierres De Nalys Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Blanc 2019 (1x75cl)
Guigal Saintes Pierres De Nalys Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Rouge 2017 (1x75cl)
Beaucastel CDP Hommage a Jacques Perrin 2018 (1x75cl)
Perrin Chateauneuf du Pape Les Sinards 2022 (1x75cl)
Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee 2004 (1x75cl)
Delas Chateauneuf-du-Pape Haute Pierre 2021 (1x75cl)
Domaine Bosquet des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes 2019 (1x75cl)
Domaine Bosquet des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes 2018 (1x75cl)
Domaine Bosquet des Papes Cuvee Tradition Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2021 (1x75cl)
Domaine Bosquet des Papes Cuvee Tradition Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2022 (1x75cl)
CLOS DE L'ORATOIRE DES PAPES Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge 3L 2014 (1x300cl)
CLOS DE L'ORATOIRE DES PAPES Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge 1.5L 2021 (1x150cl)
CLOS DE L'ORATOIRE DES PAPES Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge 1.5L 2019 (1x150cl)
CLOS DE L'ORATOIRE DES PAPES Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge 375ml 2022 (1x37.5cl)
CLOS DE L'ORATOIRE DES PAPES Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge 2022 (1x75cl)
Domaine Andre Brunel Chateauneuf du Pape "Les Cailloux" Blanc 2023 (1x75cl)
M Chapoutier, Chateauneuf du Pape Pie VI 2020 (1x75cl)
Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Chateauneuf Du Pape Rouge Les Hauts Lieux 2018 (1x75cl)
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