France - Rhone Valley

A hallmark of the Rhone Valley is a bottle of Chateauneuf Du Pape wine (literally translates to the New Pope’s Castle wine). This renowned red wine is directly linked to the 14th century Avignon papacy. The wine is famous for its rich, complex blends. Blending up to thirteen different grape varieties, with a predominance of Grenache, the wines provide balance, depth, spice and a silky texture. A visit to Avignon in France, to explore the castle and buy a bottle to add to the cellar is highly recommended.