Chateauneuf-du-Pape Definition

shätō-no͝ofdo͝o-päp
noun
Any of certain full-bodied, mainly red wines produced from blends of local grape varieties in and around the S French village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the region of the S Rhone.
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Origin of Chateauneuf-du-Pape

  • After Châteauneuf-du-Pape village near Avignon in southern France in the area where the wine is made (literally, “new castle of the Pope,”) (from the papal residence located there in medieval times)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Chateauneuf-du-Pape Sentence Examples

  • Châteauneuf-du-Pape is often a spicy, jammy wine with elements of earth and smoke tossed in.

  • This is not an ordinary Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

  • By Châteauneuf-du-Pape rules, wines from this region can only use eight grape varietals to be legitimate, with Grenache being the cornerstone grape.

  • There's a soft and supple character that finishes with a silky texture and creates a sense of kinship with the Rhône's Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

  • Some wines, such as Champagne and Chateauneuf du Pape are named for their region, while others are named for the grape.

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