Wine Tasting – Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Get ready for our next tasting event, an exciting sampling of wines from the famed Châteauneuf-du-Pape! On Thursday, February 1 at 6 p.m., our general manager Travis Doyle will lead us through a tasting of five distinct wines from this renowned region.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is located in the southern Rhône Valley of France. The area has a rich wine-making history dating back to the 14th century and the Popes of Avignon. The region is known for its red blends, typically composed of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes (though other varietals are also permitted). Part of what makes Châteauneuf-du-Pape so special is its unique terroir, where large, rounded stones known as galets retain heat from the sun and radiate it back to the vines.

Wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape boast a robust and complex flavor profile, characterized by bold fruit notes such as blackberry, cherry, and plum, complemented by hints of herbs, spices, and a distinctive earthiness. With a reputation for aging gracefully, these wines often exhibit a fine balance between power and elegance, making them sought after by wine enthusiasts worldwide.

TASTING LINEUP:

Domaine du Vieux Lazaret 2021
An elegant style based on Grenache and Cinsault with understated red fruits, cherry, leather, and spice.

Domaine Bois de Boursan 2020
Full bodied with notes of ripe black fruits, ground black pepper, herbs de Provence, leather, and exotic spices.

Château La Nerthe 2019
Dark, concentrated, and inky. Notes of raspberry and black plum with warm fruitcake and black tea accents.

Domaine de Vieux Télégraphe ‘La Crau’ 2020
Ripe, full-bodied, and elegant. Stony minerality, dried rose petal, fresh cherry, red currant, and complex garrigue notes.

Château Beaucastel 2006
Fully mature and drinking beautifully. Luscious dark fruits with savory notes of cedar, tobacco, mushroom, and loam. This is a tour-de-force.