Châteauneuf-du-Pape Whites and Reds from 2004 to 2020 from Beaucastel, Janasse, Sabon and more...

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, one of France’s most historic and celebrated appellations, lies at the heart of the southern Rhône Valley. Its name—“the Pope’s new castle”—harks back to the 14th century, when the papal court was moved to nearby Avignon and the popes developed vineyards around the region. These vineyards flourished under papal patronage, and over centuries, Châteauneuf-du-Pape became synonymous with power, richness, and complexity. The region’s unique terroir—marked by its famous galets roulés (rounded stones), limestone soils, and abundant sunshine—creates wines of exceptional depth and warmth, while the mistral wind ensures healthy grapes by keeping the vines dry and disease-free.

The hallmark of Châteauneuf-du-Pape lies in its blend. Unlike most regions, it permits up to thirteen grape varieties in red wines—though Grenache dominates, providing ripe fruit and plush texture, while Syrah and Mourvèdre contribute structure, spice, and longevity. White Châteauneuf-du-Pape, though rarer, is equally compelling, crafted from Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Clairette, and Bourboulenc, often offering a remarkable balance of richness and freshness. Traditionally aged in large old foudres or concrete vats, the wines emphasize purity and regional character over excessive oak influence, showcasing the sun-drenched ripeness and savory garrigue notes that define the area.

Stylistically, Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines are renowned for their generosity and ability to age gracefully. The best examples display layers of dark cherry, plum, and raspberry, intertwined with herbs, leather, and subtle earthiness. In youth, they are exuberant and aromatic; with time, they develop extraordinary depth and nuance, rivaling some of the greatest wines of the world. Today, both traditionalists and modernists coexist in the appellation. Together, they ensure that Châteauneuf-du-Pape remains a benchmark for Rhône excellence and a timeless symbol of southern French winemaking heritage.

Autumn is the perfect season to enjoy Châteauneuf-du-Pape, when the cooler air and damp earth seem to mirror the wines’ depth and warmth. As the days shorten and the air grows crisp, the rich textures, savory spices, and gentle smokiness of these wines come alive, pairing beautifully with roasted meats, wild mushrooms, and hearty seasonal dishes. In this season, the reds reveal their soulful complexity and the whites their layered, autumnal grace—making fall the moment when Châteauneuf-du-Pape truly shows its heart. With that in mind we gladly offer you an array of these wines to enjoy this fall season all cellared perfectly and available for immediate delivery.

White Châteauneuf-du-Pape, though often overshadowed by its red counterpart, evolves beautifully with time, revealing a remarkable transformation in the cellar. In youth, these wines are full-bodied and aromatic, brimming with notes of stone fruit, citrus peel, and wild herbs.

With age—often over a decade or more—they develop a deeper golden hue and gain layers of complexity, shifting toward honeyed, nutty, and waxy tones while maintaining a core of freshness from their mineral backbone. The best examples, especially those rich in Roussanne, take on a Burgundian grace, showing texture, salinity, and a haunting depth that make them some of the most distinctive and ageworthy white wines in France.

Red Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines are built for evolution, their power and warmth slowly transforming into harmony and complexity with time in bottle. In their youth, they brim with ripe red and black fruit, spice, and the wild herb notes of the Provençal garrigue. As the years pass, the tannins soften and the exuberant fruit deepens into layers of dried cherry, fig, leather, truffle, and tobacco, revealing an earthy elegance beneath the richness. With proper cellaring—often 10 to 20 years for top cuvées—the wines gain a silken texture and haunting aromatic depth, becoming some of the Rhône’s most profound and soulful expressions.