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Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the Rhône wine named for the popes' new castle north of Avignon, mostly red and led by Grenache, and the wine the papal court first made famous; in France we have verified places to eat it in Avignon. Start with where to eat Châteauneuf-du-Pape in Avignon.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the Rhône wine named for the popes' new castle north of Avignon, mostly red and led by Grenache, and the wine the papal court first made famous.
After the papacy moved to Avignon in 1309, Clement V took an interest in the vineyards of the village then called Châteauneuf-Calcernier, and his successor John XXII chose them to supply the palace with what he called vin du pape; more than 3,000 litres were sold to the Palais des Papes between 1325 and 1334, and John XXII built the castle. Rules drawn up by the growers in 1923, led by Baron Pierre Le Roy, became the first appellation rules in France, and the appellation was created in law in 1936. Eighteen grape varieties have been allowed since 2009.
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Where to eat Châteauneuf-du-Pape in Avignon: the editor picks
Day trip · 8 hours
Discover a unique day where the nobility of truffles meets the enchanting aromas of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, an unforgettable experience.
Day trip · 9 hours
Explore the Châteauneuf du Pape region, visiting 3 or 4 of the main appellations of Provence depending on the rythm of the tour with a specialist guide and enjoy a 2 c...
Day trip · 10 hours
Take a day trip from Avignon to the emblematic wine appellation of the region, Châteauneuf-du-Pape. See the beautiful villages of Luberon, such as Gordes to experience...
