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

Discover the top 100 best white wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Rhône méridional as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white 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: Clairette

Clairette rosé is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape used for wine making. However, it can also be found on our tables! Note that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by medium to large bunches of grapes of medium size. Clairette rosé can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhône Valley, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

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

white wines from the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of basque piperade, tuna nuggets or goat cheese, walnut and raisin cake.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Châteauneuf-du-Pape

On the nose in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or citrus and sometimes also flavors of apples, peach or lemon. In the mouth in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a powerful with a nice freshness.