Nestled on the edge of Provence, Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation is rich in history, culture, and heritage. Choosing it as your destination means discovering the first AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée) in France, but also participating in the fascinating history of the Popes of Avignon, immersing yourself in Roman architecture, and enjoying breathtaking landscapes between the Rhône River and Mont Ventoux.
A true land of taste, the five villages of the appellation cultivate a Provençal way of life under the Mistral wind. A true experience !
Since 2006, the AOC has been recognized as a Remarkable Site of Taste, a French tourist and gastronomic label given to regions. As a ‘conscious’ appellation, Châteauneuf-du-Pape also aligns itself with the Slow Food movement, an international association that opposes the degrading effects of the ‘fast-food’ phenomenon that standardizes tastes. It promotes the beneficial effects of local food by offering taste education programs for both adults and children. The association also works to preserve and promote public awareness of culinary traditions.
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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