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Domaine de la Charbonnière Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016

Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC

This family domaine has a reputation for making some of the best value wines in Châteauneuf. It boasts nearly 20 hectares of vineyard parcels, which results in delicious, well balanced wines. Regularly a top scorer, this is supple, rich and long.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Rich yet restrained, spice, cherries, a silky lasting finish

Aroma

Luscious crushed raspberry, spice and blackberry

Domaine de la Charbonnière Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016

More information

  • 15.5% ABV
  • 11.63 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2026

Back in 1912, Eugene Maret bought Domaine de la Charbonnière as a gift for his new wife, the daughter of a winemaker. Their grandson, Michel, took over in 1973 – a true man of the soil – and in 2004 his two daughters Véronique and Caroline joined him. They are now in sole charge. They run the domaine entirely on biodynamic principles, and have gained a reputation for good value in this pricy appellation. In all, they have 17.5 hectares scattered throughout Châteauneuf, on a wide range of soils. This lends them a superb palate of flavours to blend from, and produces rich, well balanced wines, with freshness and complexity, too. None of the wines are filtered either, to ensure maximum flavour. A classic with roast lamb or casseroles.

"Charbonnière may not be one of the big-name labels in Châteauneuf, but don’t let that stop you!" James Molesworth
Wine Spectator
Map showing Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC
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