Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the most famous wine of the southern Rhône Valley. 97% of it is red. Its name dates from the time of the French Popes. The ruins of their Summer Palace form the main architectural attraction of this rather sleepy little village.
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the most famous wine of the southern Rhône Valley. 97% of it is red. Its name dates from the time of the French Popes. The ruins of their Summer Palace form the main architectural attraction of this rather sleepy little village. But if the village itself is lacking excitement, the wine more than compensates. At its best, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a rich, velvety, full-bodied red capable of ageing for 20 years or more.