The Châteauneuf du
Pape is the most famous Côtes du Rhône
wine. The "Coteaux" (slope) of 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 (Pope in
french).
The Châteauneuf du Pape wine is thick, harsh, powerful and
richly colored. Red wine only, it is elaborated with 13 authorized and
controlled grape-varieties among which Syrah, Grenache and Clairette.
