Southern Rhone’s landmark region, Chateauneuf du Pape, was the first region to gain AC status in France. Châteauneuf du Pape is between Orange and Avignon cities, in one of the most beautiful landscapes of Provence. The Popes used to have their summer residence there in Châteauneuf du Pape.

The Châteauneuf du Pape wine is thick, rich, and powerful.  Red wine only, it is elaborated with 13 authorized and controlled grape-varieties. Grenache is the primary variety, followed by Syrah and Mourvedre as well as Cinsault. About 97% of the wines here are red, although many chateaux are producing whites ranging from quaffable to decadent and ageworthy. Reds from the best estates emit wonderful flavors of gamey spice, blackberries and currant, as well as the herbs and spices that are known to grow in the region.