Châteauneuf-du-Pape… three magical words that immediately evoke one of the most beautiful French wine appellations. It must be said that the subject is rich. It traces its origins to winemaking in Gaul over 2500 years ago and attains its nobility with the pioneers of controlled designation of origin appellations. Today, it foreshadows what the great wines of tomorrow will be, emerging from vineyards that respect the landscapes and the environment.
But nothing beats being on the ground to understand a terroir.
Enjoy your hike, happy discoveries !
Embark on a journey to discover the appellation and biodiversity through 2 hike loops. You don’t need to be a wine enthusiast or an agronomist to appreciate these trails ! 24 signs will guide you from one discovery to another, with simple content sprinkled with anecdotes.
Difficulty: None Bring water, especially in summer, and hiking shoes.
Length: 5,4 km
Duration: 1h30 to 2h30, Picnic area along the trail.
At panel 6, you can continue to a second circuit (additional 4 km).
Difficulty: Moderate (inclines and declines in the woods). Bring water, especially in summer, and hiking shoes.
Length: 4 km
Duration: 1h15 to 2h00, Picnic area along the trail.
As the first AOC wine in France in 1936, the 3,150 hectares of the appellation extend over 5 communes: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Bédarrides, Courthézon, Orange, and Sorgues. With 300 harvest declarants, the appellation produces an average of 90,000 hectoliters per vintage, or about 12 million bottles, distributed to 93% for red wines and 7% for white wines. Benefiting from a unique natural heritage, the AOC relies on 13 grape varieties, 5 distinct terroirs, and an exceptional climate, marked by sun and mistral, to produce exceptional wines distributed mainly for export (66% of volumes in 2021). Historically and continuously committed to sustainable development issues, 35% of the AOC’s surfaces are managed in organic or biodynamic agriculture.
BP 12-25 avenue Général de Gaulle
84231 Châteauneuf-du-Pape cedex
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