Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Southern French wine
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a renowned wine from the southern Rhône Valley in France, produced near the village of the same name.
The reds are typically bold, full-bodied blends dominated by Grenache, though up to thirteen grape varieties are permitted.
White versions exist but are far less common.
We opened a Châteauneuf-du-Pape for the anniversary dinner.
Major southeastern French river
Spanish-origin red grape
- vineyardGrape-growing estate
- appellationName or title given
- AOCOrigin designation abbreviation
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
cellar · oak · barrel · aging · tannins · bouquet · decanting · cork
Ground matter for planting
- limestoneCarbonate sedimentary rock
- clayMoldable earth for ceramics
- sandFine rock particles
- microclimateLocalized atmospheric zone
mistral · Mediterranean · drainage · sunlight · altitude · minerality · geology · viticulture
Primary color, warm
- whiteAbsence of pigment
- roséPink-hued wine
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
palate · full-bodied · spicy · herbes de Provence · lavender · thyme · cherry · plum
Object worth amassing
- provenanceRecord of ownership
- expensiveCosting much money
- prestigiousHaving high standing
- exclusiveLimited to one group
investment · auction · rare · sought-after · renowned · celebrated · iconic · grand cru
Rhône
Major southeastern French river
Grenache
Spanish-origin red grape
- vineyardGrape-growing estate
- appellationName or title given
- AOCOrigin designation abbreviation
fermentation · cellar · oak · barrel · aging · tannins · bouquet · decanting · cork · bottle
soil
Ground matter for planting
microclimate · mistral · Mediterranean · drainage · sunlight · altitude · minerality · geology · viticulture · biodynamics
red
Primary color, warm
bouquet · palate · full-bodied · spicy · herbes de Provence · lavender · thyme · cherry · plum · leather
collectible
Object worth amassing
- provenanceRecord of ownership
- expensiveCosting much money
- prestigiousHaving high standing
exclusive · investment · auction · rare · sought-after · renowned · celebrated · iconic · grand cru · legacy
Châteauneuf-du-PapeBurgundy
French winemaking region
Bordeaux · Chablis · Alsace · Loire Valley · Sancerre
Châteauneuf-du-Papetable wine
Ordinary mealtime bottle
jug wine · box wine · plonk · cooking wine · house wine