What grape is in Chateauneuf du Pape?

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a historic village between the towns of Orange and Avignon, in France's southern Rhône Valley. It is famous for powerful, full-bodied red wine, largely made from the classic southern Rhône grape trio of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.

What makes a wine a Châteauneuf-du-Pape?

Châteauneuf-du-Pape winemaking styles

Wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape commonly have a high alcohol content, typically 13-15 percent, and must have a minimum alcohol content of 12.5 percent without chaptalization to comply with the appellation rules.

How many grape varieties go into Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines?

What Type of Wine is Châteauneuf-du-Pape? Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a French wine appellation known for its bold Grenache-based red blends. Officially, the region makes both red and white wines with up to 13 different grapes. (Unofficially, there are 20 varieties used in the region!).

Is Châteauneuf-du-Pape a Burgundy wine?

Chateauneuf du Pape - Burgundy Wine Company.

Is Châteauneuf-du-Pape a Bordeaux wine?

Chateauneuf du Pape's regulations allow for up to 13 grapes, eight red and five white, to be used to make the wine. Bordeaux's tend to be more full-bodied than Chateauneuf du Pape, but both wines often have a robust flavor profile.

The 18 Grapes of Châteauneuf-du-Pape ? (NOT 13!)

What is special about Châteauneuf-du-Pape?

Châteauneuf-du-Pape's Special Blends

Each wine growing region in France has its “thing” when it comes to winemaking. The “thing” in Châteauneuf-du-Pape is that each wine must be a blend from grapes grown in the actual commune of Châteauneuf or in one of four specific adjoining communes.

Why is it called Châteauneuf-du-Pape?

The name means “the pope's new castle" but the name does not allude to the papal palace. The town was probably already called Châteauneuf when the popes arrived. In 1893 the villagers, realizing the marketing potential of the name, added “du-Pape”. Only one tower remains intact of the summer palace.

What does Chateauneuf mean in English?

The current French name of "Châteauneuf" (English: "New Castle") is derived from this early Latin name and not from the ruined 14th-century castle that towers above the village.

Is Châteauneuf-du-Pape full-bodied?

While there are traditionally 13 grape varieties approved in the Chateauneuf-du-Pape wine region, it is the powerful, full-bodied red wines made predominantly from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre that have brought international acclaim.

What French wine is like pinot noir?

Gamay, found most notably in Beaujolais, is a light-bodied red wine that's similar in taste to Pinot Noir. In fact, this variety is a cousin of Pinot Noir and it grows primarily next to Burgundy, France (Pinot motherland) in a region called Beaujolais.

What grape is Cote du Rhône?

Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre grapes form the core of most red Côtes du Rhône wines. The three work so well together that the blend has been keenly welcomed in other warm climate wine regions around the world (see GSM).

What grapes are used in red Burgundy?

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the most common grape varieties in Burgundy. In Burgundy, four main grape varieties are grown. The "red" grape varieties are Pinot Noir and Gamay. The "white" varieties are Chardonnay and Aligoté.

Which grape is Chianti?

Chianti is a medium-bodied, highly acidic, tartly-juicy ruby red wine with flavors of cherry and earth, produced primarily with Sangiovese grapes in the Chianti region of Tuscany, Italy. Chianti features a high level of tannin, which contributes to its dry flavor.

Is Châteauneuf-du-Pape aged in oak?

Often only a specific selected part of the wine is aged in oak barrels (e.g. Mourvèdre and Syrah and Roussanne). More recently, the winemakers of Chateauneuf-du-Pape use the bigger 600 liters oak barrels (demi-muid) who offer a more gradual and smooth wood contact to the wine.

Is Châteauneuf-du-Pape Syrah?

Though Syrah is the only red wine grape of the Northern Rhone and is the second most-planted in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, its position in the latter region is fairly recent. 60 years ago, Syrah acreage there was negligible. The key to Syrah in Chateauneuf-du-Pape is location.

What body is Châteauneuf-du-Pape?

Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines tend to have slightly higher alcohol at 14% ABV. The appellation permits just a touch of residual sugar (RS), which adds body to the taste. Because Châteauneuf-du-Pape has moderately high acidity, you usually can't taste any sweetness.

Should you decant Châteauneuf-du-Pape?

For young wines (less than 15 years old) from great terroirs or vintages, decanting for one to three hours will be sufficient; one hour is the optimal period of time. For older wines, such as a Chateauneuf-du-Pape or great Hermitage, decanting for 30 minutes is sufficient.

Is Côtes du Rhône similar to Châteauneuf-du-Pape?

Try the Réserve des Hospitaliers Cairanne, Côtes du Rhône Villages from a vineyard located in the same area as Châteauneuf-du-Pape that also exhibits delicious rich, ripe and spicy flavours.

How long does Châteauneuf-du-Pape last once opened?

They can keep up to five days. Fuller bodied whites last a little less, maybe up to three days. Red wines, kept away from bright light and heat (that's important) can be fine up to five days. I tried a glass of châteauneuf-du-pape last night, opened for seven days.

What is the pope's wine?

Yes, there is a wine that is so wonderful, so regal, that it's considered the wine of the popes: Châteauneuf du Pape. Like all French wines, this majestic beverage is named after the region of Châteauneuf du Pape, an area in the Rhone wine region of southeastern France.

What does Pape mean?

Webster Dictionary

Papenoun. a spiritual father; specifically, the pope.

What food goes well with Châteauneuf-du-Pape?

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a bold and flavourful red wine that pairs best with barbecued beef ribs, duck, hamburgers, venison stew, mushrooms, oxtail, osso buco, and lamb chops. Imagine you are a hunter, living in a remote France forest in the 1800s.

How much does a bottle of Châteauneuf-du-Pape cost?

Investing in Chateauneauf du Pape Wine

And when it comes to price appreciation, the region never fails to impress. A bottle of the 2001 Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve appreciated 73% from $731 to $1267 in one year (2020 - 2021.)

Are all Châteauneuf-du-Pape the same?

Châteauneuf-du-Pape traditionally has had thirteen grape varieties, but the 2009 version of the AOC rules changed that list to eighteen varieties, since blanc (white), rose (pink) and noir (black) versions of some grapes are now explicitly listed as separate varieties.

What grape is Brunello made from?

Brunello was once thought to be a distinct grape variety, but it is actually a clone of the popular Italian grape sangiovese. Brunello, which was also granted DOCG status in 1980, must be made from 100 percent sangiovese grapes.