Châteauneuf-du-Pape (France)
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a commune in south-east France.
Typical Flavors
 Red Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Raspberry |
 Blackberry |
 Blueberry |
 Black Currant |
 Pepper |
 Licorice |
Oak Added Flavors:
 Vanilla |
 Spices |
 Leather |
 Tobacco |
Red and Black Cherries and Red and Blue Berries are typical Châteauneuf-du-Pape flavors.
Hints of Pepper and Licorice.
Profile
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is known for a perfect balance between fruit, tannins, and acidity:
| BODY | Medium - Plus | ||
| TANNINS | Medium - Plus | ||
| FRUIT | Medium - Plus | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - Plus | ||
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Food Pairing
 Tapas |
 Salami |
 Ham |
 Rich Pizza |
 Hamburger |
 Duck |
 Casserolle |
 Stew |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Game |
 Meat |
Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines should be paired with rich flavors.
They pair perfectly with rich Stews, Casserolle and Marinated Asian.
They also love BBQ and Grilled Meat.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Rich Pizza. Hamburger.
Stews. Casserolle. Goulash.
Sausages. Pepper Sauce.
Asian Marinated Dishes.
Lamb. Lamb Shanks.
Game in Cherry Sauce.
Roast. BBQ. Pork. Game.
Duck. Roasted Duck with Plum.
Cheese:
Manchego. Cheddar. Gouda (Smoked). Pecorino. Asiago.
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The Ideal Glass
The Bordeaux glass is perfect for a bodied red wine.
It is taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.
The large size of the glass allows the bouquet to develop. It smooths out rough edges, plays down tannins, and allows the wines to achieve balance.
The slimmer bowl sends the wine directly to the back of the mouth for maximum taste.
About
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a very famous French red wine with a complex taste. It is a blend of many grape varieties, but the three dominant ones are Grenache (70%), Syrah, and Mourvèdre.
A French pope is a part of history of the wine. In 1308, Pope Clement V, former Archbishop of Bordeaux, relocated the papacy to the town of Avignon, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape means "The Pope's new castle".
AOC
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a French AOC wine (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) located around the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the Southern Rhône region of France.
It is one of the most renowned appellations in the world.
Côtes du Rhône
Côtes du Rhône is an AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) wine region in the Rhône Valley of France. There are two main regions:
- Côtes du Rhône North (Septentrional)
- Côtes du Rhône South (Méridional)
Côtes du Rhône North
In the North, the main grape is Syrah.
The grapes grow on very steep slopes, and are manually picked in hillside trolleys, wich adds to the price.
Côtes du Rhône South
In the South, the main grape is Grenache.
The area is famous for its GSM wines: A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.
White Wines:
Grenache in Europe
France (Grenache)
In France, Grenache is the key ingredient in:
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
and GSM blends.
It is also the most planted grape variety in Languedoc-Roussillon.
Best known areas/regions:
Côte du Rhône AOC (Rôhne)
Côte du Rhône Villages AOC (Rôhne Villages)
Côte du Rhône Cru (Rôhne Crus)
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC (Biggest Rôhne Cru)
Luberon AOC (South East Rôhne)
Minervos AOC (Languedoc-Roussillon)
Spain (Garnacha)
Garnacha is the third most planted red grape in Spain (after Tempranillo and Bobal).
Best known areas/regions:
Aragón DO (Somontano)
Catalonia DO (Priorat)
Navarra DO
Rioja DO
Italy (Cannonau)
In Italy, Grenache is Sardinia is named Cannonau.
"Cannonau di Sardegna DOC" contains at least 90% local Cannonau.
New World Grenache
Australia
Best known areas/regions:
Barossa Valley
McLaren Vale