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What is the meaning of Châteauneuf-du-Pape?
pope’s new castle
Châteauneuf-du-Pape sits towards the bottom of the Rhône Valley, close to the border of Provence. The name means “pope’s new castle,” and refers to a time when the seat of the Roman Catholic Church was in Avignon (between 1309–1377).
What makes Châteauneuf-du-Pape special?
Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s Special Blends Each wine growing region in France has its “thing” when it comes to winemaking. The “thing” in Châteauneuf-du-Pape is that each wine must be a blend from grapes grown in the actual commune of Châteauneuf or in one of four specific adjoining communes.
Why is Châteauneuf-du-Pape so expensive?
The vineyards are famously covered in ‘galets’ or ‘pudding stones’, large pebbles that absorb the sun’s heat by day and release it overnight, thus helping ripen grapes to produce wines of generally high alcohol. For many people Châteauneuf-du-Pape will be amongst the most expensive wines they will ever buy.
Is Châteauneuf-du-Pape full-bodied?
A Châteauneuf du Pape is a full-bodied red wine that’s made from vineyards in Southern Rhône.
Is Châteauneuf-du-Pape a dry wine?
The climate of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is obviously Mediterranean, dry and warm with hot summers and mild winters. Châteauneuf-du-Pape is known for being the driest of all Rhône appellations. This encourages the concentrated expression of Chateauneuf terroir into the wines.
Is Châteauneuf-du-Pape full bodied?
What grape varietal is Châteauneuf-du-Pape?
Grenache Noir
Grenache Noir, the main grape variety, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape are a perfect marriage because of the region’s meager dry soils, hot summers with severe, long periods of drought, and mistral which protects against coulure (shot berries) and vine diseases.
Is Châteauneuf-du-Pape a Burgundy?
Chateauneuf du Pape – Burgundy Wine Company.
Who makes Châteauneuf-du-Pape?
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
| Wine region | |
|---|---|
| No. of vineyards | 320 |
| Grapes produced | Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Bourboulenc, Cinsaut, Clairette blanche, Clairette rose, Counoise, Grenache blanc, Grenache gris, Muscardin, Picardan, Piquepoul blanc, Piquepoul gris, Piquepoul noir, Roussanne, Terret noir, Vaccarèse. |
| No. of wineries | 180 |
What is Châteauneuf-du-Pape famous for?
The commune is famous for the production of red wine classified as Châteauneuf-du-Pape Appellation d’origine contrôlée which is produced from grapes grown in the commune of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and in portions of four adjoining communes.
What is a vin du Pape?
As for the precious nectar produced in this area, he granted the wine to the rank of “Vin du Pape”, opening the doors of the great European courts. Read more…
What is the weather like in Châteauneuf-du-Pape?
Châteauneuf-du-Pape has a humid subtropical climate Cfa in the Köppen climate classification, with moderate rainfall year-round. July and August are the hottest months with average daily maximum temperatures of around 30 °C (86 °F).
Why Chateauneuf-du-Pape visionvisionary?
Visionary in many ways, winemakers of Chateauneuf-du-Pape already ship from the late eighteenth century their wine bottles instead of using barrels. An important new step obtaining brand awareness, all over the world.