Discover the top 100 best wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Rhône méridional as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Pinnacle of great southern Rhône reds, up to 13 blended grapes: signature Grenache as king — powerful and structured with notes of black cherry, kirsch, garrigue, leather, tar and sweet spices, firm tannins when young and gamey complexity with ageing. Deep Syrah, dense Mourvèdre and supple Cinsault complete it. Rare full whites (Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne) with almond, anise, honeysuckle notes. Legendary AOC (1936), rolled pebbles, mistral and sun.
Fresh and aromatic whites with an ample palate and preserved acidity despite the sun, on discreet aromas of white flowers (broom), citrus, exotic fruits, fennel and saline marine notes. Very late-ripening, retaining freshness in hot climates. Essential component of white Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, white Côtes-du-Rhône and Bandol blanc, and the absolute signature of La Clape AOC. Native southern French variety with very late ripening.
wines from the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape go well with generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of lamb confit with new potatoes, spaghetti squash with cream and bacon or roast turkey in the oven.
On the nose in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape often reveals types of flavors of cherry, smoke or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, minerality or red fruit. In the mouth in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a powerful with a nice freshness.
