Banquet of the 2026 Grape Harvest and award ceremony for the Agro-Ecological Practices Competition
On Friday, September 4, 2026, a grand harvest banquet was held at Château Fortia. This event was also the opportunity to present the awards to the winners of the Agroecological Practices Competition, organized by the ODG. The great banquet of the 2026 grape harvest On the occasion of this anniversary year of the 90th anniversary […]
A Charity Cuvée for La Timone Hospital in Marseille, initiated by Patrick Timsit
Thirteen Châteauneuf-du-Pape estates unite for a charitable cuvée benefiting La Timone Hospital At the initiative of Patrick Timsit, thirteen estates from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation have joined forces to produce a 2024 red vintage with a charitable purpose. One hundred and fifty bottles of this exceptional cuvée will be auctioned on Thursday 4 June 2026, to […]
2026 Saint-Marc Awards
Ever since 59 years ago, on the occasion of Saint-Marc, the Winegrowers’ Union of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC organizes its annual competition which awards the best wines of the appellation. In 2026, the 59th edition of this unmissable event continues the tradition by rewarding the excellence of the cuvées, after a blind tasting by a jury […]
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 […]
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 […]