The Domaine Pontifical of Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Rhone Valley

Domaine Pontifical
The winery offers 2 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 216 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the region of Rhone Valley

The Domaine Pontifical is one of the best wineries to follow in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.. It offers 2 wines for sale in of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine Pontifical wines

Looking for the best Domaine Pontifical wines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine Pontifical 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 Pontifical wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine Pontifical

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Pontifical

How Domaine Pontifical wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of lamb stew with yoghurt and coriander, ideas for savoury pancake toppings or chicken blanquette.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Pontifical

On the nose the red wine of Domaine Pontifical. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cedar or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, red fruit or citrus fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine Pontifical. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Pontifical

  • 2018With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.10/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine Pontifical.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre

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 Pontifical

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine Pontifical

How Domaine Pontifical 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 home-made white pudding, salmon pizza or rolled blue cord.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine Pontifical

On the nose the white wine of Domaine Pontifical. often reveals types of flavors of oak. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine Pontifical. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine Pontifical

  • 2017With an average score of 4.10/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine Pontifical.

  • Grenache Blanc
  • Clairette
  • Bourboulenc
  • Roussanne

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. 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 medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine Pontifical

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 Pontifical.

Discover the grape variety: Bourboulenc

Bourboulenc is mainly grown in the southern part of France. It is a white grape variety that ripens quite late. It can only be harvested around 25 September and for an average of only one month. Bourboulenc is particularly fond of low-lying, but at the same time warm and dry locations. The aroma of this grape variety is not very pronounced, but it has a certain exotic fruit and floral aroma such as broom. The result is a low alcohol wine with subtle and fleeting aromas. Blanquette, bourboulanc, bourboulenque, doucillon, clairette dorée and clairette blanche are all names that can designate bourboulenc. This grape variety is very sensitive to diseases common to all vine plants such as magnesium deficiency, mildew and oidium. Bourboulenc can be used as a table grape. Most French people keep the bunches until Christmas in order to present them on the festive table as desserts.

News about Domaine Pontifical and wines from the region

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A panel discussion about the Chablis appellation

This film is the recording of a webinar on Chablis wines organized in December 2020 with four personalities from Hong Kong: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. They explain the purity of Chablis wines, discuss the latest vintages, and also talk about food and wine pairings, as well as global warming and the transition to more sustainable practices. #Chablis #P ...

How to work with Chablis wines as a sommelier by Yang LU

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The word of the wine: Perfume

A pleasant scent most commonly associated with the world of flowers.