Tag: Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Best Buys

by DR MATTHEW HORKEY -
CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE BEST BUYS

Reading Time: Full-bodied reds with gobs of sweet fruit and tannins pair perfectly with big meat dishes. If this is what you crave, the reds of Châteauneuf-du-Pape rarely disappoint. These wines are blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre (there are 15 additional grapes which are also permitted in the blend).

White Châteauneuf-du-Pape: 11 Wines To Try

by DR MATTHEW HORKEY -
Best White Châteauneuf du Pape

Reading Time: Mention Châteauneuf-du-Pape to wine geeks and they will usually think of big, rich red blends. But did you know that around 6% of the annual production in this region is white Châteauneuf-du-Pape? This full-blown Mediterranean region hardly seems like the place for white wines. Despite the climatic challenges,

Les Printemps de Châteauneuf-du-Pape

by DR MATTHEW HORKEY -
Les Printemps de Chateauneuf du Pape Tasting

Reading Time: The nearby city of Avignon is where several popes resided in the early 14th century. A castle was constructed in a nearby village for Pope John Pape XXII. Hence the modern name Châteauneuf-du-Pape or 'New Castle of the Pope'. The village is the source of robust reds and unique