Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc (France)
Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc is a full bodied white wine from South Rhône.
Typical Flavors
 Peach |
 Flowers |
 Anise |
 Spices |
Peach, Flowers, Anise, and Spices are typical Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc flavors.
Profile
Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc Wines are typically full bodied, with a silky, exotic, and oily texture.
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Full | ||
| FRUIT | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - Low | ||
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Food Pairing
 Crab |
 Lobster |
 Tuna |
 Salmon |
 Quiche |
 Chicken |
 Pork |
Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc pairs best with Rich Fish and Rich White Meat.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Crab. Lobster. Tuna. Salmon.
Rich Seafood. Fish Stew. Fish Pie.
Paella. Soufflé. Quiche.
Poultry. Chicken. Turkey.
French Cuisine. Asian Cuisine. Thai.
Cheese:
Stinky Cheese. Epoisses. Taleggio. Munster.
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The Ideal Glass
The Montrachet glass is perfect for full-bodied white wines such as:
The wide bowl steers the wine to the sensitive parts of the tongue, ensuring that the acidity creates a harmonious balance with the sweet aromas of aged wines.
The wide bowl allows the full bouquet of aromas to develop, and minimise the risk for it to be over-concentrated.
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.