Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Question 1

What is the translation for Châteauneuf-du-Pape?

Answer 1

Translates into new home/castle of the Pope

Question 2

What is the Dominant grape varietal in Châteauneuf-du-Pape?

Answer 2

The most dominant varietal is Grenache, followed by Syrah and Mourvedre. However there are 18 permitted varietals for this blend.

Question 3

How many grapes are permitted in the blending of Châteauneuf-du-Pape?

Answer 3

18

Question 4

What is a GSM blend?

Answer 4

Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre

Question 5

What is the minimum alcohol for a Châteauneuf-du-Pape?

Answer 5

12/5%

Question 6

What are Galets?

Answer 6

Galets are large pebbles covering many vineyards in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, they retain heat which helps speed up the ripening process.

Question 7

When was Châteauneuf-du-Pape granted France’s first AOC status?

Answer 7

1923 by Baron le Roy of Chateau Fortia.

Question 8

How many bottles of Châteauneuf-du-Pape white wines are there produced?

Answer 8

1 in 16 bottles are white wines.

Question 9

What styles of wine are permitted in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC?

Answer 9

Red, White and rose.

The white’s and Roses are rare.

Question 10

What Estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape used almost if not all of the 18 permitted grapes in its blend?

Answer 10

Chateau Beaucastel

Question 11

What estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape produces its red wine with 100% Grenache?

Answer 11

Chateau Rayas

Question 12

Name 3 top estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape?

Answer 12

Vieux Telegraph
Domaine du Pegau
Clos des Papes