Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Châteauneuf du Pape lies in the heart of the Vaucluse region, 19km to the north of Avignon and 10km south of Orange. It is of course, most famous for the wine it produces, but the village itself is also worth a trip, with its pretty medieval lanes and ruined castle.

Due to the small vineyard acreage and low yield per hectare, high demand, and well-respected name, Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines are renowned for their complexity, longevity, and rarity, which contributes to their high market value.

Gigondas was once referred to as the poor man's Châteauneuf-du-Pape but recent years proved to be in favor of Gigondas, whose quality certainly improved. Today, comparing the two siblings in a wine tasting often offers a fascinating experience and a real challenge to determine the prizewinner.