Places to visit in ChateauneufduPapes

Hi Nils,

On Sun, 05 Mar 2006 09:32:55 GMT

Sounds like the Ste Anne should have been a good match...

So, you can get addresses either from Hachette or the local tourist info in the centre of town, I won't bother to list here. Always a good idea to call ahead, of course.

Font de Michelle, very refined, fine whites. Cuvée Gonnet is done in oak but a great marriage. Very talented winemakers, and friendly.

Bosquet des Papes, old style, watch for vintage variation but can be clbuttic.

Roger Perrin (route d'Orange), best deal in CdP, fabulous in a good year with terrific depth. If you're driving, bring a large container and buy as many litres as you can carry of declbuttified CdP "en vrac". (No direct relation to the Perrins of Beaucastel fame.)

Beaurenard, the Coulon family are still holding to tradition in spite of RP's crooning over their oaky cuvée amusingly named Boisrenard. Also good CdR and a Rasteau that holds its own in a good year.

Grand Tinel represents good value and clbuttic style. Ask if they have any table wine going. (We used to get scads of this in the mid-90s for 12FF-bt, it drank like a 60FF CdP!)

La Nerthe has gotten pricey but still does well, nice spot too. Sadly I remember when they had just bought the place, and the prices hadn't changed yet.

Vieux Telegraphe is worth a visit, but bring the chequebook.

That's what occurs just now, I'm sure there are others I like that I haven't thought of... :)

Sadly Rayas requires a personal introduction, or they run you off with the dogs! (So rumour has it).

Given limited time I would not miss a visit to R. Perrin and Font de Michelle. Just hope the former never gets "discovered..."

cheers,

-E

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