Wineries in Châteauneuf du Pape

Châteauneuf du Pape is an appellation located in the Rhône wine region. It is mainly concentrated in the department of Vaucluse on the border with the Gard department, around the town of Châteauneuf du Pape. Wineries in Châteauneuf du Pape are located close to the river Rhône and north of the city of Avignon.

To reach wineries in Châteauneuf du Pape, drive along the A9 or A7 towards Orange if you are coming from the south, or Avignon and Nîmes if you are coming from the north.
The closest airport to Châteauneuf du Pape is Marseille Airport (MRS) in Provence.

Wineries in Châteauneuf du Pape are mostly family-owned and located in beautiful estates or castles in the middle of the French countryside. Winemakers at wineries in Châteauneuf du Pape will welcome you to taste their best wines, discover their domaines and teach you how they make the magic happen. Almost all wineries in Châteauneuf du Pape have reduced mobility access, offer activities for kids and are pet-friendly.

Spring is the best season to visit wineries in Châteauneuf du Pape because of the very pleasant temperatures and the blossoming of trees and flowers. Summer is a great season too because you might get to see lavender and sunflower camps while driving around wineries in Châteauneuf du Pape, however temperatures are way hotter.

The most common grape varieties grown by wineries in Châteauneuf du Pape are red varieties, such as Grenache Noir (the main grape variety), Cinsault, Mauvedre and Syrah.
These grapes are used to produce very aromatic and spicy reds that make the appellation an absolute French excellence.

The most popular wineries in Châteauneuf du Pape are: 

• Vignobles Mayard
• Vignobles Famille Quiot
• Domaine de Chanssaud

Here is the list of wineries in Châteauneuf du Pape that produce organic wines:

• Domaine des 3 Celliers
• Domaine de la Mordorée
• Domaine Galevan

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is home to approximately 200 wineries.