Wine Tasting: Chateauneuf du Pape

Chateauneuf du Pape is a popular choice of selection among the youths looking for an adventure in tasting wine.This town is situated in the southern France of Provence region.Its name translates to the English phrase new house of the pope. The reason for this is because it was such a home in the 14th century for pope Clement V. Today, this town is famous for its fantastic wine and is a popular destination for wine enthusiasts from all over the world. If you are going to be in France or are seeking the perfect wine tasting destination, you should definitely give Chateauneuf du Pape some serious consideration.

The village of Chateauneuf du Pape and the communes which surround it make many different types of wine with the village being a southern Rhone region AOC. The village allows thirteen types of grapes with the main blend being Grenache. There are a variety of other red grapes grown here as well which include Syrah, Noir, Terret and Counoise to name a few. When it comes to white grapes you will find Clairette, Picardin, Picpoul and Grenache Blanc among others. The wines produced in this village weren't world renowned until the famed wine connoisseur Robert M. Parker Jr. praised them. To say thank you, the winemakers union in this village deemed Parker an honorary village citizen.

One winery you'll want to visit when in the region is Domaine St. Benoit. Situated on 26 hectares, this winery was founded in 1989 with the merging of three village winemakers. This domaine is one of the few in the region to feature all thirteen permitted varieties of grapes. Another place you should check out when in this area of France is Maison des Vins. This shop is like a showroom and offers a staggering variety of wines to sample and purchase. If you want to taste the best of what the region has to offer, Maison des Vins is worth your time.

Wine tasting Chateauneuf du Pape is certainly one of the most popular pursuits for tourists to the area. The entire region of Provence is famous for its incredible food and wine, which is why so many tourists visit every year. When you visit this beautiful and historic region of France, you will understand the allure. You will also have the incredible experience of tasting red and white wines produced by this legendary French village.



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