Chateauneuf-du-Pape The prestige of the Rhône Valley.
In the Middle Ages, monasteries such as those found in Burgundy began to take over the management of vineyards. This is how Châteauneuf was renamed Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the moment the Popes chose the area as a holiday destination.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the wine of all-important occasions. The hillsides lie between Orange and Avignon gracing the finest landscapes of Provence. The soils are particularly photogenic, a sea of pebbles from which emerge gnarled vine stock. There are three types of terroir: rolled pebbles, gravely soils and sandy soils. The appellation's different terroirs are called "quarters" by local winegrowers, and very often vine from all three are used to shape this wine. The appellation enjoys a unique micro-climate, as the sun's heat is stored during the day by pebbles which then returns this warmth at night. This day-night process helps to ensure excellent maturity of grapes.

The color of Chemin des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape is a very deep garnet red.
Aromas of small red berries and spices emanate from the glass. The palate is rich, round and full.
We suggest this wine with game, duck, guinea fowl, pigeon, and flavorsome cheeses.
Designation: AOP Chateauneuf du Pape
Grapes: 30% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 20% Mourvedre, 10% Counoise, 5% Muscardin, 5% Terret Noir
Origin: Grapes grown in Vaucluse subregion in the Southern Rhone Valley
Vinification: Traditional vinification, maceration for 15 days and fermentation under controlled temperatures. Maturation for several months.
Alcohol Content: 14.5%
Cellar Potential: Up to 6 years