Top 100 red wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Page 2

Discover the top 100 best red wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Rhône méridional as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape

The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pegau or the Château Rayas produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Châteauneuf-du-Pape often reveals types of flavors of iron, chestnut or red licorice and sometimes also flavors of tarragon, pencil shavings or cured meat.

In the mouth of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 704 estates and châteaux in the of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, producing 1551 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape go well with generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry.

Discover the grape variety: Cinsault

Cinsaut noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches and large grapes. Cinsaut noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Châteauneuf-du-Pape

red 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 slippers with lamb, stuffed tomatoes or magic cake cheese quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Châteauneuf-du-Pape

On the nose in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or leather and sometimes also flavors of dark chocolate, pepper or black fruits. In the mouth in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a powerful with a nice freshness.