AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape

The Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC is located in the south of the Rhône Valley, north of the city of Avignon. It is one of the most renowned in the entire French wine landscape. Its origins date back to the 14th century, when Pope John XXII built a fortress in the eponymous town and developed the vineyard there. Covering around 3,200 hectares, the region is especially known for its full-bodied red wines  with excellent aging potential (93% of production), but a small proportion of high-quality white wines is also produced (7%).The grape varieties used number 13 (or 17 if the color variants are considered), but the most common are the famous  Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre for reds, as well as Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc and Roussanne for whites. From a terroir perspective, the region’s soils are not limited to the famous rolled pebbles which, although very present, are complemented by sandy and clay-limestone areas. Discover in this historic appellation the magnificent Domaine Pierre Usseglio as well as the renowned Château de Beaucastel, part of the elite of great French wines.
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