Châteauneuf-du-Pape at a glance

Established 1933 Towns included Châteauneuf-duPape, Courthézon, Bédarrides, Sorgues, Orange Area in production 3,134 ha Annual production 100,800 hl (2016) Yield Average 32 hl/ha (2016); maximum 35hl/ha Soils Varied; large pebbles, sand, sandstone and limestone Red grapes Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Counoise, Vaccarèse, Terret Noir, Muscardin White grapes Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picpoul, Picardan Wine styles red (93%), white (7%) Exported 65% Top recent vintages 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016