Terroirs
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a historical name, evocative of a village, a precious beverage and a prestigious appellation.
At the beginning of the 14th century, vines already represented 45% of the cultivated area, and the popes settled in Castro Novo. 500 years later, the village with its rolled pebbles, on the edge of the Rhône, was renamed Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
From the Tulles of Villefranche to the bold and meticulous farmers of the village, from the Commandant
From Ducos to Baron Pierre Leroy de Boiseaumarie, extraordinary people have worked in turn to serve this blessed vineyard until the creation of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Appellation d'origine contrôlée in 1933.
Today's winegrowers are continuing the work of their predecessors and are raising the quality and reputation.
Plateau de la Crau – « Les Garrigues »
Located on the Crau plateau, made up of a wide variety of terroirs, "Les Garrigues" is a historic parcel, dating back over a century. It produces the best Cinsaults and Mourvèdres of the Clos Saint- Jean, as well as some very fine Grenaches.
The result is wines that are touching, with their substance, structure, finesse and aromas.
- Surface : 9 ha
- Cépages : Grenache Noir, Cinsault, Mourvèdre
- Age moyen : 70-100 ans
- Type de sol : Galets Roulés
Foncés sur alluvions anciennes à cailloutis de quartzites de hauts plateaux
Plateau de la Crau – « Pied Redon »
Some of the most beautiful Syrahs of the Clos Saint-Jean grow on the "Pied Redon" plot. A very old part and a more recent one cohabit on this soil made of rolled pebbles, often of great size, composed of quartzites. This is a testimony to the power of the Rhône's arms to transport them from the heart of the Alps to Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
- Surface : 2 ha
- Cépages : Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre, Bourboulenc blanc
- Age moyen : 40 ans
- Type de sol : Galets Roulés
Foncés sur alluvions anciennes à cailloutis de quartzites de hauts plateaux
Plateau de la Crau – « Cabane de Saint Jean »
The Cabane de Saint-Jean is a plot of land planted on the Crau plateau, with sandy soil. It produces fine and elegant wines that give the wines of the Domaine their nobility.
It is also on this terroir that the Bourboulenc s are found, this white grape variety which likes dryness and which is used in the blending of gastronomic wines.
- Surface : 2 ha
- Cépages : Plateau de la Crau - "Cabane Saint Jean" 2ha Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre, Bourboulenc blanc 40 ans Galets Roulés Foncés sur alluvions anciennes à cailloutis de quartzites de hauts plateaux
- Age moyen : 40 ans
- Type de sol : Galets Roulés
Foncés sur alluvions anciennes à cailloutis de quartzites de hauts plateaux
Plateau de la Crau – « Coteau de Saint Jean » :
The "Coteau de Saint-Jean" is dedicated to white grape varieties (Grenache blanc, Clairette, Roussanne). Higher in altitude, this parcel is located on the Crau plateau. The large rounded pebbles accumulate heat during the day and release it at night.
Pascal and Vincent Maurel have planted these rows of vines, which border a wood and enjoy a breathtaking view.
- Surface : 6,5ha
- Cépages : Syrah, Grenache Noir, Vaccarèse, Roussanne blanc, Bourboulenc blanc
- Age moyen : 40-60 ans
- Type de sol : Galets Roulés
Foncés sur alluvions anciennes à cailloutis de quartzites de hauts plateaux
« Farmland »
Half sand, half clay, the "terre ferme" plot is on the southern slope of the appellation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The sandy part of the soil gives a fine and elegant wine, while the clay part gives a more structured wine.
- Surface : 6 ha
- Cépages : Grenache Noir
- Age moyen : 50-70 ans
- Type de sol : Galets Roulés
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« The Dreams »
Next to the "Pied Redon" plot, "Les Rêves" is where the best Syrah of the Domaine, this grape variety with a multiple identity, flourishes.
It is used in the composition of the finest vintages, notably that of La Combe des Fous.
- Surface : 2 ha
- Cépages : Grenache Noir, Syrah
- Age moyen : 40 ans
- Type de sol : Galets Roulés
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« L'Arnèsque »
"L'Arnesque" is located on a cooler soil, which leads to a later ripening. The large rolled pebbles, composed of 100% silica, prevent water evaporation in hot weather and ensure a good level of hygrometry, essential for the vine.
This parcel is located in the north of the Appellation.
- Surface : 2 ha
- Cépages : Grenache Noir
- Age moyen : 60-80 ans
- Type de sol : Galets Roulés
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« La Bigotte »
Bordered by an arm of the Rhône, the "Plan du Rhône Est" has an alluvial soil, devoid of rolled pebbles.
This parcel, which is located in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation area, produces the IGP "Vin de Pays de Vaucluse" wine "Les Calades".
- Surface : 1,7ha
- Cépages : Cinsault, Syrah
- Age moyen : 70 ans
- Type de sol : Argilo Calcaire
Calcaires durs du Crétacé
« Bois Dauphin »
"Bois Dauphin" is one of the rare parcels of Clos Saint-Jean without rolled pebbles.
Located in the north of the appellation, it is made up of Rhone alluvium and sand, and produces wines that bring roundness and texture.
The cooler climate led to a later ripening and the "Bois Dauphin" plot was one of the last to be harvested.
- Surface : 5ha
- Cépages : Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre
- Age moyen : 40 ans
- Type de sol : Galets Roulés
Sur alluvions anciennes et sables molassique remaniés