Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
First recorded in 1850–55; named after a village, center of its production
Example Sentences
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There are similarities to Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the Rhône Valley of France, famous for its fist-size stones, so it makes sense Rocky Pond’s vines produce stellar, stand-alone examples of grenache, syrah and mourvèdre.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 4, 2022
If you're looking for a 1996 bottle of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, don't pass off the search onto your friends, unless one of them happens to be an upscale wine importer.
From Salon ● Nov. 18, 2021
The Trinquevedel was from Tavel, a French appellation just southwest of Châteauneuf-du-Pape that only produces rosés.
From New York Times ● Aug. 6, 2021
The rest of the all-French lineup comes from the Rhone Valley, including a luscious white Châteauneuf-du-Pape and two reds.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 3, 2019
We crossed the little river Ouvèze, and as we mounted from it to the northward the tower of the ruined Châteauneuf-du-Pape came into view.
From The Christmas Kalends of Provence And Some Other Provençal Festivals by Janvier, Thomas A. (Thomas Allibone)
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