Ch璽teauneuf-du-Pape, located in the Southern Rh繫ne Valley in France, is one of the world's most prestigious and well-known wine regions. The name roughly translates to "The Pope's new castle" and the history of this appellation is firmly entwined with papal history. The region covers 3231 hectares (7983 acres) of vineyards with variable types of soil or more or less covered by the famous galets roul矇s, large rounded pebbles. While the young and passionate generation of winegrowers is gradually taking over from their parents, contemporary winemaking basically remains traditional. Ch璽teauneuf-du-Pape produces red and white wines in many different styles and are among the most hedonistic and generous wines in the world. This book will introduce you to Ch璽teauneuf's history, geography, climate, winemaking aspects, and more.
