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A LAND TESTED BY TIME
It was the Popes, during their residence in Avignon in the 14th century, who unveiled the terroir of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Under the reign of John XXII, the village became the summer residence of the papacy. As for the nectar crafted in these lands, it ascended to the status of ‘Pope’s Wine.’ A consecration that opened the doors to the great European courts.
A ‘ROYAL, IMPERIAL, PONTIFICAL’ WINE
While the expansion of the vineyard slowed during the 16th century due to the religious wars, it regained momentum in the 18th century, with vineyards expanding. As a result, the wine trade saw significant development. Even at that time, the local winemakers displayed a pioneering spirit !
Starting in 1776, Château La Nerthe shipped its wines in bottles, gradually abandoning barrels. This pioneering move resonated once again, contributing to the renown of the wines.
EMBELLISHED BOTTLE, THE EMBLEMATIC
Once the appellation was created, the wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape deserved a bottle that matched their stature ! In 1937, the union of appellation viticulturists had an original bottle created : the armored bottle. The coat of arms it bears symbolizes a papal tiara placed above the keys of Saint Peter. The inscription ‘Châteauneuf-du-Pape contrôlé,’ written in gothic letters, surrounds this emblem.
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.
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