Tasting Notes

Declassified Chateauneuf du Pape - Smooth and round with a long finish.

Wine Information

Vintage 2018
Region Rhone
Appellation Vin de France
Style Red
Producer Domaine Pontifical
Grapes 75% Grenache NoirMourvèdre, Syrah, Counoise, Cinsaut
Pairing Beef
Keeping Drink within 10 years of bottling.
Bottle 75cl
Volume 13.5%


Domaine Pontifical



Family owned since the 1920s, this 15-hectare vineyard is now run by Francois Laget. Grenache is the dominant grape, complemented by Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault – and some particularly delicious white Chateauneuf du Pape is made in small quantities.