Inimitable Châteauneuf-du-Pape red and white wines. Grenache grapes, commonly known as the “King of the Rhone”, are primarily used in the production of local wine. Châteauneuf-du-Pape permits 13 different types of grapes, where Grenache is always the base in the blend. Other red grape varieties include: Cinsault, Counoise, Mourvèdre 5 days from $1,370 pp. Luxury Dom Perignon Champagne Experience. 3 days from $3,165 pp. We provide wine tasting weekends, vineyard experiences and romantic breaks. From a weekend in Bordeaux to a grand ten-day wine tour across the South of France – a French wine tasting holiday from SmoothRed is a memory that will last a lifetime. 92 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. A top-flight effort from this Brotte-owned estate, Barville's 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape features alluring scents of lavender, hickory smoke and purple raspberries. A blend of 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre, it's full-bodied and supple, creamy and lush, finishing long and silky. Best after 2022. Choose to wander around or visit the Pope's Palace and the famous bridge Saint-Bénezet, also called Pont d'Avignon. Take a scenic drive through the vineyards of Châteauneuf du Pape, followed by a wine tasting, before to drive backto Aix en Provence. Includes. Transportation by air-conditioned minibus. Tour guide/driver. The grapes used in the wine blends must be from the 13 approved varietals. Domaine de la Charbonnière 26 Route de Courthézon 84230 Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Eating in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. La Mere Germaine Restaurant Michelin * 3 Rue Commandant Le Maître 84230, CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE Telephone: +33 (0)4 90 22 78 34 contact@lameregermaine.info Discover Provence’s ancient roots and winemaking traditions on a half-day tour of Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyards from Avignon. Wind through the verdant vineyards of the Rhône Valley to distinguished wine estates in both areas to sample fine wines and learn about local varietals. Explore the ruins of the Pope's formal summer residence in Châteauneuf-du-Pape before heading back to Avignon. These experiences are best for wineries & vineyards in Chateauneuf-du-Pape: Provence Cru Wine Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Avignon. Afternoon Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon. Châteauneuf du Pape Wine Day Tasting Tour including Lunch from Avignon. Châteauneuf-du-Pape was the first wine-growing area to receive an appellation contrôlée. A very strict appellation that must be respected for a wine to be worthy of bearing its name Its red and white wines are generous and full-bodied, a characteristic due to the pebbly soil covered in small stones that absorb the abundant sunshine during Experience the South of France with the guidance of an English-speaking local. Our Private Classic Wine Tours are unique to the magnificent region of La Provence and invite you to immerse yourself in French culture. Taste the magnificent Red wines of the Châteauneuf du Pape region, visit the vineyards Provence that produce some of the world 985ZPLF.

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