Chateauneuf du Pape Wines
Wines of Chateauneuf du Pape
The amount of wine that comes out of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC may be difficult to visualize. It flows like water, in seemingly endless tides, and that’s also a way to describe the sensation of drinking one of these fine bottles. The name of this appellation translates as “the Pope’s new castle,” and that name touches upon the long history of papal involvement with the vineyards. Indeed, it was originally the work of Pope Clement V that improved the winemaking practices of the region. The terroir of the slopes decorated by these vineyards is perfect for preventing overripening and allowing the growth of many different grape varietals.As a result, the wines that come from this region showcase a lot of diversity, although they share some signature characteristics. You can expect their reds to wash over you with a combination of leather, game, tar, and delicious dried herbs, creating a spice mixture that commands respect from even the harshest non-believers. Châteauneuf-du-Pape whites are refreshing and bold, frolicking in a field of floral notes and earthy minerals. One sip is enough to take you to this field, where the taste of almond, peach, honeysuckle and star anise simply refuses to leave your mouth.
Whether your goal is to drink as soon as possible or to collect, we’ve prepared a selection of Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s finest wines to hold your interest and satisfy your wine cravings. These are guaranteed to steal the show at any event where they make an appearance, as your guests and loved ones are left astounded. If you enjoy drinking and thinking about wine in any capacity, you will fall in love with these masterpieces.
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1985 Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape94JDShowing a youthful red color with some slight lightening at the edges, the 1985 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape has a beautiful Beaucastel funk nose with ripe..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $149.00 -
1988 Beaucastel Chateauneuf Du Pape94JG(Châteauneuf du Pape- Château de Beaucastel) Château de Beaucastel, along with Château Rayas, was formerly one of the two greatest estates in the region, bu..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $195.00 -
1994 Beaucastel CDP Hommage a Jacques Perrin96RPThe two limited cuvees of Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin are spectacular in both 1994 and 1995, but each will require 10-15 years of cellaring. Less than 300 cases we..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $455.00 -
1995 Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf du Pape Celestins95RPThe profound 1995 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins exhibits a dense saturated plum/garnet color as well as an intense nose of roasted meats, beef blood, plum, cherry, and ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $1,090.00 -
1998 Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf du Pape Speciale98WSThis offers an aroma of chocolate-covered prunes stewing on the stove, along with notes of brick dust, black currant preserve, fresh espresso and powdered rust. Powerfully tannic a..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $1,195.00 -
1999 Beaucastel Chateauneuf Du Pape92+VMFull ruby. Highly complex nose combines black fruits, gibier, truffle, road tar, licorice and leather. Very intense and spicy, but still tightly wound, with a firm acid spine keepi..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $130.00 -
2000 Andre Brunel CDP Cuvee Centenaire96JDA blend of 80% Grenache (from the Farguerol vineyard), 8% Syrah and 12% Mourvedre, the 2000 Les Cailloux (Lucien et André Brunel) Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Cent..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $165.00 -
2000 Mordoree CDP Reine De Bois98JDWow, Domaine de la Mordorée's 2000 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de la Reine des Bo is almost the quintessential Chateauneuf and is glorious stuff. They should bott..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $89.99 -
2000 Pichon Baron98JDThe best since the 1990, the 2000 Pichon-Longueville Baron is just now starting to shed some baby fat and develop additional complexity and layers. This still ruby/plum-colored bea..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $355.00 -
2000 Vieille Julienne Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve99RPThe 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve (15.5% alcohol; 100% Grenache) is a wine of magnificent intensity as well as majestic texture and richness. Layers of concentrated fruit cascad..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $410.00 -
2001 Pierre Usseglio CDP Deux Freres99RPThe 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Deux Freres elicits “wows”. Aged 60% in neutral wood foudres and 40% in one, two, and three-year old Burgundy barrels, this 200..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $275.00 -
2001 Vieille Julienne Chateauneuf du Pape VV96RPThe 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes (400 cases produced) will be the last vintage of this cuvee. A fabulous wine fashioned from 50-100-year old vines (80% Grenache and the..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $220.00 -
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2003 Beaurenard Chateauneuf du Pape Boisrenard97WSLoaded with rich, dark layers of black currant, blackberry, truffle, tar, mocha and bittersweet cocoa, this pumps out both fruit and terroir on the gripping finish. Immense in scal..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $105.00 -
2003 Paul Avril Chateauneuf du Pape Clos des Papes97JDA wine that was controversial with a lot of tasters on release (not for me), the 2003 Châteauneuf-du-Pape has been drinking beautifully for a number of years now. It's showin..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $129.00 -
2003 Pegau CDP Cuvee Reserve100JDThe 2003 Domaine du Pégaü Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée is a blend of 70% Grenache, 15% syrah and 10% mourvèdre that is dark, ric..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $1,199.00 -
2003 Pierre Usseglio CDP Mon Aeiul98RPThe best bottle of this I've had (and I've had plenty), Usseglio's 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul is a blockbuster and one of the true stars of this vintage. Almost al..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $195.00 -
2003 Roger Sabon CDP le Secret de Sabon96RPThe 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Le Secret des Sabon is extremely powerful and full-bodied with that note of truffle oil, burning embers, and roasted meats along with melted licorice, ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $205.00 -
2004 Beaucastel CDP Hommage a Jacques Perrin96WSA powerful, modern style, delivering a torrent of cassis and cocoa notes backed by a second wave of tar and fig paste. Densely structured from start to finish, with floral and mine..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $470.00 -
2005 Andre Brunel CDP Cuvee Centenaire97+JDA stunning, profound wine, the 2005 Les Cailloux Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Centenaire, a blend of 80% Grenache and the rest a mix of Mourvèdre and Syrah, delive..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $115.00 -
2005 Barroche Chateauneuf du Pape Pure100RPA wine I've had many times, Julien's 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Pure is a heavenly Chateauneuf du Pape that's a tribute to the heights Grenache can hit when grown in a great terroir ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $349.00 -
2005 Paul Avril Chateauneuf du Pape Clos des Papes98WSReally tight now, but packed with dark fig, currant, espresso, licorice and chocolate notes. Superfleshy but seriously structured, there's layer after layer of sweet spice, fruit a..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $139.00 -
2005 Pierre Usseglio CDP Deux Freres98JDThe 2005 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve des Deux Freres is a rock star wine that's built for the long haul with massive amounts of rich dark f..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $179.00
