The different Chateauneuf du Pape wines produced at Clos St. Jean are: Clos Saint Jean Chateauneuf du Pape is made from 75% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 4% Mourvedre, 3% Cinsault, 2% Vaccarese and 1% Muscardin. The production is close to 7,000 cases per year. Clos Saint Jean La Combe des Fous comes primarily from old vine Grenache planted at the start Venture to the world-famous Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, known for its rich red blends. You’ll enjoy tours, tastings, and discussions about how wine is made and classified. from. $155.14. per adult. Lowest price guarantee Reserve now & pay later Free cancellation. Ages 4-99, max of 8 per group. Duration: 4h. Our best wine tasting in Chateauneuf du Pape. Wine was, of course, wonderful and the estate beautiful. Mostly it was our tasting guide, Antoine that made it great. He was very knowledgeable and personable. Learned a great deal about Chateaneuf du Pape wines and Château la Nerthe. In some ways this feels like an old-fashioned vintage; measured alcohol, good acidity, strict tannins, and – when sufficiently ripe – this can make for an enjoyably fresh and balanced style. Scroll down to see tasting notes and scores for the top Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021 wines Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc is the most famous of these, using Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Clairette and a small handful of obscure local varieties. White Cotes du Rhone wines use a similar blend, often along with Marsanne and Viognier. Chateauneuf du Pape means ‘the Pope’s new castle.’ After surviving the phylloxera vine pandemic of the 19th century, Chateauneuf du Pape was the first wine region granted an AOC status by the French authorities in 1936. How to pronounce Chateauneuf du Pape. The name of this French appellation is pronounced as ‘Shah-toh-nuf Dew Pahp.’ MmAYW.