Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc (France)

Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc is a full bodied white wine from South Rhône.

Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc Flavors

Peach, Flowers, Anise, and Spices are typical Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc flavors.

Peach

Flowers

Anise

Spices

Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc Profile

Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc Wines are typically full bodied, with a silky, exotic, and oily texture.

SUGAR:	Dry 3g/l

BODY:	Full

FRUIT:	Medium

ACIDITY:	Medium - Low

ALCOHOL:	12.5 - 13.5% ABV

	Serving temperature: 10-12°C (50-54°F)

Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc Food Pairing

Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc pairs best with Rich Fish and Rich White Meat.

Crab

Lobster

Tuna

Salmon

Quiche

Chicken

Pork

Excellent Pairings

Crab. Lobster. Tuna. Salmon.
Rich Seafood. Fish Stew. Fish Pie.
Paella. Soufflé. Quiche.
Poultry. Chicken. Turkey.
French Cuisine. Asian Cuisine. Thai.

Cheeses

Stinky Cheese. Epoisses. Taleggio. Munster.

The Ideal Glass for Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc

The Chardonnay Glass was designed for enjoying full-bodied white wines. They have a wider bowl and a tapered top to enhance the buttery and oaky notes found in aged wines.

The wide bowl steers the wine to the sensitive parts of the tongue, ensuring that the acidity creates a harmonious balance with the sweet aromas of the wine.

The wide bowl allows the full bouquet of aromas to develop. It also reduces the risk for over-concentrated aromas.

Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc Cheese Pairing

Brie

Camembert

Comté

Époisses

Gouda Aged

Gruyère

Havarti

Munster

Manchego

Parmesan

Pecorino

Red Leicester

Brie or Camembert

These creamy, rich cheeses complement the full, round mouthfeel of a full-bodied Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc. The buttery flavors in both the wine and the cheese enhance each other beautifully.

Gruyère and Comté

The nutty, slightly sweet flavors of these cheeses pair well with the complex fruit and oak characteristics of a full-bodied white wine. The firm cheese texture adds a pleasant contrast to the richness of the wine.

Munster And Époisses

A rich and pungent washed-rind cheese provides a bold contrast to the refinement of a full-bodied Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc.

Aged Gouda

Aged Gouda, with its caramel and butterscotch notes, matches the depth and complexity of a full-bodied Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc. The wine’s acidity helps balance the cheese’s rich flavors.

Havarti

The creamy and mild flavor of Havarti pairs well with the rich and buttery texture of a full-bodied Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc, making for a delightful and balanced pairing.

Aged Cheeses

The crystalline texture and savory, nutty flavor of aged chesses will complement the undertones of a full-bodied Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc.

If You Like Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc

Côtes du Rhône South

In Côtes du Rhône South, the main grape is Grenache.

The area is most famous for its GSM wines: A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.