The Domaine du Galet des Papes of Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Rhone Valley

Domaine du Galet des Papes - Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The winery offers 4 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
It is ranked in the top 142 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the region of Rhone Valley
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The Domaine du Galet des Papes is one of the best wineries to follow in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.. It offers 4 wines for sale in of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine du Galet des Papes wines

Looking for the best Domaine du Galet des Papes wines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine du Galet des Papes wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine du Galet des Papes wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine du Galet des Papes

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine du Galet des Papes

How Domaine du Galet des Papes wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of moroccan lamb shoulder, chicken pie or traditional welsh dark beer.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine du Galet des Papes

On the nose the red wine of Domaine du Galet des Papes. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, non oak or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, spices or oak. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine du Galet des Papes. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine du Galet des Papes

  • 2016With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.19/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine du Galet des Papes.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Cinsault
  • Brun Argenté

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.

The top white wines of Domaine du Galet des Papes

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine du Galet des Papes

How Domaine du Galet des Papes wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of tartiflette, sea bream or old-fashioned aligot.

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine du Galet des Papes.

  • Clairette
  • Bourboulenc
  • Grenache Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine du Galet des Papes

Planning a wine route in the of Châteauneuf-du-Pape? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine du Galet des Papes.

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

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