French White Wine: Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc
Channel: Dr. Matthew Horkey
Date: 2020-07-12

Châteauneuf du Pape is a 'cru' village in Southern Rhone. The name Châteauneuf du Pape translates to "new castle of the pope". In the past, 13 grapes are permitted in the Châteauneuf du Pape appellation. Now, 18 are permitted. The winemakers of Châteauneuf du Pape take pride in blending; mixing white wine grapes and red wine grapes to make a wine is permitted here. Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a wine region largely known for its full-bodied red wine. Did you know that white Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine is also produced? White wine makes up only 6% of the production in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. While the production is small, the wine is definitely worth checking out. For Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, these are the grapes you will find: Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Clairette, Clairette Rose, Grenache Gris, Picpoul Gris, Picpoul Blanc, and Picardin. The white wines of Châteauneuf du Pape tend to be full-bodied, unctuous, and relatively low in acidity. Learn more in our latest video. Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wines/Wineries featured in this episode:
Domaine Les Cailloux, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2018
Domaine La Fagotiere, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2019
Bosquet des Papes, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2019
Domaine des Pères de l'Eglise, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2019
Domaine Mas Saint Louis, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2017
Domaine Chante Cigale, 'Extrait' Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2-18
Domaine des Chanssaud, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2018
Château de Beaucastel, 'Roussanne Vielles Vignes' Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2017

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