The Feraud family domaine producing Chateauneuf-du-Pape of extraordinary concentration and longevity, particularly the special-edition Da Capo cuvee.
Signature wines: Domaine du Pegau Cuvee da Capo, Domaine du Pegau Cuvee Reservee
Address: 15 Avenue Imperiale, 84230 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France, Rhone Valley
Courthezon family estate producing approachable and reliably excellent Chateauneuf-du-Pape including the old-vine Chaupin Grenache cuvee.
Tasting: Tasting room open Monday to Saturday at the domaine
Signature wines: Domaine de la Janasse Chaupin, Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes
Tip: Cuvee Chaupin from a single old-vine Grenache parcel is a worth ordering.
Laurent Charvin's estate on the northern edge of Chateauneuf-du-Pape produces a single estate red of unusual elegance and purity, prized for finesse over power.
Tasting: By appointment at the domaine near Orange
Signature wines: Domaine Charvin Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Chateauneuf-du-Pape estate run by brothers Pascal and Vincent Maurel, producing concentrated cuvees including the rare Deus ex Machina prestige bottling.
Tasting: Tastings by appointment at the estate
Signature wines: Clos Saint-Jean Deus-Ex Machina, Clos Saint-Jean La Combe des Fous
Demeter-certified biodynamic Chateauneuf-du-Pape estate producing profound old-vine Grenache of great depth and terroir expression.
Tasting: By appointment at the domaine
Signature wines: Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes, Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Tip: The Vieilles Vignes cuvee from centenarian Grenache is among the most complex and age-worthy in CdP.
One of CdP's most traditional domaines, the Michel family producing classically-structured Grenache-dominant reds of great consistency.
Tasting: By appointment at the estate in Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Signature wines: Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Courthezon family estate producing approachable and reliably excellent Chateauneuf-du-Pape including the old-vine Chaupin Grenache cuvee.
Tasting: Tasting room open Monday to Saturday at the domaine
Signature wines: Domaine de la Janasse Chaupin, Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes
Tip: Cuvee Chaupin from a single old-vine Grenache parcel is a worth ordering.
Laurent Charvin's estate on the northern edge of Chateauneuf-du-Pape produces a single estate red of unusual elegance and purity, prized for finesse over power.
Tasting: By appointment at the domaine near Orange
Signature wines: Domaine Charvin Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Chateauneuf-du-Pape estate run by brothers Pascal and Vincent Maurel, producing concentrated cuvees including the rare Deus ex Machina prestige bottling.
Tasting: Tastings by appointment at the estate
Signature wines: Clos Saint-Jean Deus-Ex Machina, Clos Saint-Jean La Combe des Fous
Demeter-certified biodynamic Chateauneuf-du-Pape estate producing profound old-vine Grenache of great depth and terroir expression.
Tasting: By appointment at the domaine
Signature wines: Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes, Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Tip: The Vieilles Vignes cuvee from centenarian Grenache is among the most complex and age-worthy in CdP.
One of CdP's most traditional domaines, the Michel family producing classically-structured Grenache-dominant reds of great consistency.
Tasting: By appointment at the estate in Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Signature wines: Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Tavel domaine producing the reference rose of the appellation, the Dame Rousse, alongside Lirac red and white and a Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
Tasting: Tasting room open at the domaine in Tavel; appointment preferred
Signature wines: Domaine de la Mordoree La Dame Rousse Tavel, Domaine de la Mordoree La Reine des Bois Lirac Rouge
Tip: La Dame Rousse is the reference Tavel rose; structured enough to age 3-5 years.
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