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Rhone Valley

Quintessential Châteauneuf-du-Pape
the renAissAnce

of BouAchon’s

pAvillon des vins

the Pavillon des Vins has taken a leaf out of its aromas, coriander and white pepper, and crispness
past, and is ageing its Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the mouth).
wines in oak. What she is seeking in ageing these Châteauneuf-
the story began in 1898, when the Bouachon du-Pape in oak is “delicacy and elegance, whilst
family, the village coopers, founded a wine house bringing out the aromas. This is a matter of choosing
in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. over the years, they the right size barrel, the provenance of the oak,
built up a solid network of vinegrowers, allowing and the toast. With the larger vats, the effect of
them to select the best plots for their wines. in the oak on the wine is lessened.”
2019, the ageing cellars were given a makeover rigorous selection of the provenance of the staves
and they are now home to around 100 228-liter is key. in this case, they mainly come from the 2018: A fresh and
barrels and 600-liter vats. allier and the Vosges. oak from the allier provides aromatic vintage
the winemaker Charlotte Fabre orchestrates richness and roundedness that envelops the wine the 2018 vintage was what some might call
production. throughout the year, she follows the while respecting its aromatic expression and a winegrower’s vintage, or one where close
winery’s 30 partner growers, monitoring everything freshness. Wood from the Vosges brings vivacity attention was required. Some exceptional and
from pruning through vinification to ageing. this and a tension that underscores the elegance of extreme weather – including frost, a lot of rain,
combines tradition (powerful tannins, aromas of the fruit, with a toasted finish that reveals subtle and drought – was a challenge for the vines. But
despite all this, the vines were able to adapt and
ripe, even jammy fruit, with spicy licorice notes) notes of spices such as cinnamon and white pepper. the winegrowers anticipate. Harvesting began
and modernity (smoother tannins, fresh fruit with the whites on 3 September and lasted for
three weeks.
to sum up, the wines are colorful with a lovely
A new Pavillion for some very distinguished wines aromatic expression. the rosés are very fragrant
with lots of freshness. the whites are also
Bouachon was created in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in of three cuvées of La tiare du Pape. forthright and distinct. the reds are smooth,
1898, and has just been entirely renovated. Visitors these original experiences have been recognized with the with melting tannins over lovely roundedness.
can now enjoy an immersive discovery of Bouachon award of the “rendezvous terroir” charter, bestowed by
wines with visits to the ancient barrel cellars, guided inter rhône, the union of rhone Valley winemakers, which
tastings, and food and wine pairing workshops hosted reflects the quality of the visitor experience and welcome.
by a sommelier-guide.
this is a major distinction for enotourism professionals,
a new tasting is also on offer in the cellars, entitled and is displayed as a golden leaf at the entrance to the
From Barrel to Glass. over the space of 90 minutes, cellar and reproduced on marketing materials. www.pavillondesvins.com
participants can learn about the subtleties of ageing For reservations, please  PavillondesvinsmaisonBouachon
in wood, a trademark process for Bouachon. a tasting
from 600-liter demi-muids helps explain what makes call +33 (0) 4.90.83.58.34 or email  @maison_Bouachon
a great Châteauneuf-du-Pape, followed by a sampling pavillon@maisonbouachon.com  @pavillonbouachon
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