The 90th anniversary of the first 6 controlled appellations in France
Châteauneuf-du-Pape celebrates its 90th anniversary with 5 other A.O.C Keen to defend the wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape with its growing reputation, the winemakers of the cru will be at the origin of the current system of Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC). Considering the 1919 law on appellations of origin too general, they decide that it is high […]
2025 Concours Général Agricole Winners – Rhône Valley Wine Competition
As every year, the general agricultural competition rewards and promotes the best French local products by awarding gold, silver or bronze medals. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation managed to mark 2026 with 13 distinguished wines: 8 gold medals and 5 silver medals. In 2025, 12 wines were distinguished, and 8 in 2024. The award-winning vintages: Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge […]
PASSING OF EMMANUEL REYNAUD, OWNER OF CHÂTEAU RAYAS
On November 25th, 2025, we received with great sadness the news of the death of Emmanuel Reynaud, owner of Château Rayas. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go to his children and his family. It was in 1997 at the sudden death of his uncle Jacques Reynaud, who had no direct heir, that Emmanuel, who then […]
360th chapter of the Echansonnerie des Papes
Châteauneuf-du-Pape: The 360th Chapter of the Échansonnerie des Papes On Saturday, November 22, 2025, the 360th chapter of the Échansonnerie des Papes, the emblematic brotherhood of the winemakers of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, took place at the Palais des Papes in Avignon. The evening concluded with a gala dinner bringing together more than 200 guests in […]
World Tasting Championship 2025
An exceptional edition in the Jura On October 4, 2025, the Jura hosted the new edition of the World Tasting Championship, organized by La Revue du vin de France. A major event in the oenological calendar, which brought together 43 national teams, a record, from all over the world: Australia, South Africa, Kenya, Japan, Brazil, […]
4th Châteauneuf-du-Pape Young Sommeliers Trophy
4th Châteauneuf-du-Pape Young Sommeliers Trophy: A Brilliant and Inspiring EditionChâteauneuf-du-Pape – September 27, 2025 The fourth edition of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Young Sommeliers Trophy was held this Saturday, September 27, at the Château de Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Organized by the Syndicat des Vignerons and in partnership with the Union de la Sommellerie Française, the AOP Comté, and Cavistes […]