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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1997 Castellare I Sodi di San Niccolo97AGThe 1997 I Sodi di San Niccolo is wonderfully elegant, pure and silky. It remains very young, but is so polished that opening a bottle today is far from a crime. Dark red cherries,..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $175.00 -
1999 Rayas CDP92RPThe dark ruby-colored 1999 Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape admirably conceals its 15% alcohol. With serious structure and tannin, this medium to full-bodied, closed 1999 offers beautiful..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $2,660.00 -
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 $155.00 -
2000 Beaucastel CDP Hommage a Jacques Perrin99RPThe 2000 possesses an impenetrable black/purple color as well as a sumptuous bouquet of melted licorice, creosote, new saddle leather, blackberry and cherry fruit as well as roaste..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $479.00 -
2000 Clos Des Papes CDP96DECFully mature at 17 years of age, this should remain on a plateau for the next seven or eight years. The palate is still generous and silky, with a touch of light tannin and notes o..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $135.00 -
2000 Domaine du Caillou CDP Res. Clos du Caillou99JDA spectacular wine, the 2000 Le Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape Domaine du Caillou Reserve is a blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvedre and exhibits ripe, smoky and dark ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $235.00 -
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 $140.00 -
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 $369.00 -
2000 Rayas CDP93RPThe 2000 Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape, which Emmanuel Reynaud believes is better than 1998, came in at a whopping 15.2% alcohol. It is reminiscent of a hypothetical blend of the 1998 ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $2,370.00 -
2001 Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape96JDStill incredibly youthful and a touch reserved (especially when compared to the ’00), the 2001 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape still needs another 5 yea..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $75.99 -
2001 Domaine du Caillou CDP Res. Clos du Caillou100RPAs frighteningly spectacular as the 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve Le Clos du Caillou was (I’ve drunk a half dozen or more bottles since my initial report), the 2001 Chatea..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $375.00 -
2001 Mordoree CDP Reine De Bois100JDSeemingly unchanged since I first tasted the wine 5 years ago, the 2001 Domaine de la Mordorée Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de la Reine des Bois is still utterly p..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $249.00 -
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 Tardieu Laurent CDP Cuvee Special VV95RPA debut offering, the 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes Cuvee Speciale was fashioned with 100% stems from 75-80 year old Grenache vines from the appellation’s eastern ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $94.95 -
2001 Tardieu Laurent CDP Vielle Vignes94VM(aged in 50% new oak) Full red-ruby. Nose initially dominated by smoked plum, roasted nuts and black cardamom, but showed strong black raspberry fruit with aeration. Huge and exoti..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $94.95 -
2003 Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Chaupoin96JDDeep purple in color with slight lightening at the edges; the 2003 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Chaupin shows stunning aromas of kirsch, raspberry c..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $130.00 -
2003 Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes97RPA wine I’ve had more than a case of, sometimes with irregular results, the 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes was drinking about as good as it gets on this occasion. As..." Learn MoreAs low as $160.00 -
2003 Rayas CDP95RPThe 2003 Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape has gone from strength to strength and now looks to be the finest vintage since the monumental 1995. Deep ruby to the rim with that classic Rayas..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $1,999.00 -
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 $195.00 -
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 MoreAs low as $455.00 -
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 $175.00 -
2005 Beaucastel Chateauneuf Du Pape96JDYoung but far from unapproachable, the 2005 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape has screaming aromatics of bloody meats, iron, and truffle that are wrapped around..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $135.00 -
2005 Clos Des Papes CDP98WSReally 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 $299.00 -
2005 Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes98RPAbsolutely profound, and certainly one of the vintage’s great wines is the 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes. Inky plum/ruby/purple to the rim, with a big, sweet nose ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $350.00
