The place

Rhône Méridionale (Southern) · Rhône

The valley opens out into broad, sun-soaked Mediterranean country. Grenache leads the famous GSM blends across Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras and the vast Côtes du Rhône. Tavel makes France's most serious rosé; Beaumes-de-Venise and Rasteau, sweet fortified wines.

SoilsGalets roulés (Pebbles)Clay-LimestoneSandSandstone
Châteauneuf-du-Pape was France's first modern appellation, in 1936.Its rules were drafted by Baron Le Roy.
50–300 mAltitude
AOCsClassification
Mediterranean; strong MistralClimate

Grapes Syrah, Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre, Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Clairette

Rhône Méridionale (Southern) vineyards
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The maker

Domaine de Villeneuve

Est. 1993 · 3.2 ha · Rhône Méridionale (Southern), France

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Terroir & craft

◆SoilsGalets roulés (Pebbles), Clay-Limestone, Sand, Sandstone
◆Altitude50–300 m
◆GrapesGrenache Noire, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault, Clairette
◆Blend70% Grenache, 16% Mourvèdre, 8% Syrah, 4% Cinsault, 2% Clairette

Serving

◆Serve at16-18
◆GlassBordeaux
◆Decant1h

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