Winery. Château de Beaucastel is a wine producer based in Courthézon, in the northern Châteauneuf-du-Pape region of the southern Rhône. It makes some of the most famous wines in the whole of the Rhône Valley, from a classic southern Rhône blend that includes Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah, as well as the lesser-known Counoise and Cinsaut Exclusive access to some of the oldest and most confidential wineries in France. Private guided tour with a wine expert. Châteauneuf du Pape is both a historic town in the south of France and the largest appellation in the Southern Rhône. Covering over 3,200 hectares of vines, it stretches from the eastern bank of the Rhône in the north Châteauneuf-du-Pape (French: [ʃɑtonœf dy pap]; Provençal: Castèu-Nòu-de-Papa) is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southeastern France. The village lies about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) to the east of the Rhône and 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) north of the town of Avignon . Spend a perfect day in Provence on this combo tour featuring visits to Les Baux de Provence, Avignon and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Departing from Aix-en-Provence by minibus, discover a medieval hilltop village and snap a photo by the Pont du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage–listed Roman aqueduct. Explore on foot Avignon and learn about its papal history. Finish this day of beautiful sightseeing Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a famous red beloved for its ripe juiciness, and there’s no better place to try it than in its hometown. Opening onto the local vineyards is the Château des Fines Roches. This 19th-century castle was once inhabited by the Marquis de Baroncelli and visited by many Provençal poets. Another gem is Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2009 (96, $120 on release), which we reviewed when it came out in 2012. A benchmark winery of the Southern Rhône Valley, Beaucastel has been stewarded by the Perrin family for more than a century, and its wines are known for their longevity. I still remember opening a 1989 Beaucastel With the exception of July, stay in your chosen hotel in the famous city of Avignon and enjoy a full day guided wine tour that takes in the top appellations of the Southern Rhone. From £541 to £1388 per person. Taste world-class wines and visit beautiful vineyards on a Chateauneuf-du-Pape tour with specialist tour operator Grape Escapes. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation covers over 3000 hectares and includes 5 wine villages/towns: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Courthézon, Bédarrides, Sorgues and Orange . The vineyards are farmed by around 300 ambitious family estates and winemakers, many of whom own a variety of different plots, from which they create the famous Châteauneuf-du A small vineyard in Chateauneuf du Pape with a long tradition (over a century) of fine winemaking. Unlike other nearby wineries, the emphasis is not on robustness but on subtlety, with the right ratio of local grapes and aging in either stainless steel or old (40-60 years) oak barrels. Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour. As one of the most famous wine regions in the world, Chateauneuf du Pape is high on many wine lovers’ bucket lists. Travel with a registered sommelier to four different wine castles between Avignon and Chateauneuf du Pape, finally stopping to sample the famous wines and enjoy the stunning surroundings of the NfQoaO.