The Papal Castle at Chateauneuf Du Pape
The Papal Castle was built between 1317 and 1333, under orders from Pope John XXII. The size and position define it as a defensive castle. The Castle is also known by the name 'Castel Gandolfo' and was the summer residence of the Avignon Popes, in Chateauneuf -du-Pape. After the Popes returned to Rome in the early 15th century, the Castle was abandoned. In the 16th century, the Castle was taken by siege and served as a base camp for the Protestants who were sacking the entire Comtat Venaissin area. Before leaving the village of Chateauneuf -du-Pape, they burned the Castle. In 1892 it was ranked as a historical monument. It was again damaged during World War II. German troops occupied the town, and had set up an anti-aircraft lookout tower in the Castle Dungeon. Threatened by the arrival of the Allies on 20 August 1944, they blew up the entire Northern part of the Castle. Today, all that remains is a Dungeon, the Southern Wall, and the lower Pontifical Cellar. The Castle is the emblem of the town of Chateauneuf -du-Pape and is often used for local receptions and wine events.
Driving toward Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is firmly entwined with papal history. In 1308, Pope Clement V, former Archbishop of Bordeaux, relocated the papacy to the city of Avignon. Clement V and subsequent Avignon Popes were said to be great lovers of wine and did much to promote it during the seventy-year duration of the Avignon Papacy. At the time, winegrowing around the town of Avignon was anything but illustrious. While the Avignon Papacy did much to advance the reputation of wines from Burgundy, the papacy also promoted viticulture in the surrounding area, more specifically the area 5 to 10 kilometres (3 to 6 miles) north of Avignon, close to the banks of the Rhône River. Prior to the Avignon Papacy, viticulture of the area had been initiated and maintained by the Bishops of Avignon, largely for local consumption.
Clement V was succeeded by John XXII, who regularly drank the wines from the vineyards to the north, as well as Burgundy wine, and did much to improve viticultural practices there. Under John XXII, the wines of this area came to be known as Vin du Pape; this term later became Châteauneuf-du-Pape. John XXII is also responsible for erecting the famous castle that stands as a symbol for the appellation, and the name means the Pope's new castle.
The village and three other surrounding communes produce wine, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape is an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) in the southern Rhône wine region.
Source: WIkipedia
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Ep 228: The Greats - Châteauneuf-du-Pape
We begin a new series on the great wines of the world. Every so often we will profile one of the greatest wines on earth, talking about the history, the terroir, and why these wines are so special. We begin with the Southern Rhône gem: Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Here are some of the notes from the show:
The Greats: Chateauneuf du Pape
Variable Appellation in southern Rhone that makes about 1 MM cases per year Expensive and great because: tastes great, limited supply, and expensive winemaking techniques Profile: Rich spicy, full-bodied reds – product of Warm-climate viticulture. Can be tannic or jammy, White and (rare) rose are made too The new generation in Châteauneuf-du-Pape is ambitious, quality minded and eager to show that their wines are worth the money. They keep some traditional ways of making the wine but are not afraid to use modern techniques as well. The wine is consumed relatively young -5-6 years after bottling
Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Location
In southeastern France/Southern Rhône about 2 miles/3 km east of Rhône river and 12 km/7.5 miles north of Avignon Communes: Bedarrides, Courthezon, Orange, Sorgues History: “Pope’s new castle” is translation
Pope Clement V Bertrand de Got, was elected pope in 1305. He transferred the papacy to Avignon in 1309. Successor John XXII credited with developing papal vineyard in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, also developed Papal palace in Avignon Following schism -- CndP and Avignon went back to countryside, wine was not important here until the 18th c (1700s) Popes left, castle passed to the archbishop of Avignon, but it was too large and too expensive to maintain La Nerthe or La Neste first in 1785 had an estate bottling 1787 Thomas Jefferson was in the region and didn’t taste the wines – not relevant at that point Phylloxera hit CndP right after it hit Gard in the Languedoc – devastating. Production not up to pre-phylloxera levels until the 1950s Grapes
90% is red wine, used to add white to add freshness to red Today typical blend: 50-70% Grenache 10-30% Mourvedre Up to 20% Syrah Cinsault Counoise and Vaccarese Up to 10% Clairette, Picpoul, and Bourboulenc (whites) Reds: Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault, Counoise, Muscardin, Vaccarèse, Picpoul noir, Terret noir Whites: Roussanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picardin Others: Clairette Rosé, white and pink Picpoul and Grenache)
The Land: Variation – soils, mix of grapes, mesoclimates, differences in vinification
Soils: Some large pebbles – galets –in many vineyards. Retain heat, good for low, bush-trained vineyards (gobelet). Mainly varied soils –some calcareous, some rocky Most own parcels in varied areas – blending Climate: Hotter sites – tough when young, concentrated. South facing slopes can be too hot, especially with heat retaining pebbles. Blends from different subzones – work best, some single vineyards (can be too big)
Top producers:
Chateau Rayas Chateau de Beaucastel (Hommage à Jacques Perrin, Roussanne Vieilles Vignes Domaine Henri Bonneau (Réserve des Célestins and Cuvee Marie Beurrier) Domaine de Marcoux – 2 sisters run it (Cuvée Vieilles Vignes), biodynamic Clos de Papes Domaine de Pegaü – classically styled wines (Cuvee Laurence) Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Les Cailloux (Cuvee Centenaire)
Recent great vintages: 2005, 2007, 2010, 2015, 2016
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Lot vu du ciel - Montbrun
- Lot vu du ciel, Episode 2 -
Nouvel épisode, nouvelle vallée !
Cette fois-ci, celle du Lot !
Face au saut de la Mounine (voir précédente vidéo: dans un cadre de falaises abruptes, le village de Montbrun s'étage sur un promontoire rocheux dominant le Lot.
Au sommet du village se dressent les ruines d'un château fort qui appartint à l'un des frères du pape Jean XXII, puis à la puissante famille de Cardaillac.
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- Lot vu du ciel, Episode 2 -
New episode, new valley!
This time, the Lot valley, in the south of France.
Facing Le saut de la Mounine (see previous video: in a setting of steep cliffs, the village of Montbrun rises on a rocky promontory overlooking the Lot river.
At the top of the village stand the ruins of a castle that belonged to one of the brothers of Pope John XXII, then to the powerful family of Cardaillac.
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