HistoryIn the 14th century when popes moved in Avignon, they used to spend summer time in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, this is why the village was named after their name. The popes' castle ruins still overhang the village. They promoted (allowed the development of) the vineyards and wine production, especially under John XXII reign. Referring to this story this cuvee's name is “La Tiare du Pape” meaning the pope's crown.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the jewel and the roots of Maison Bouachon, established more than a century ago in the summer papal residence.
VarietalsOn this terrain, the 13 appellation grape varieties take on a specific maturity, giving the wines their mineral and stewed fruit flavours. From the different authorised grape varieties, 3 princ iple varieties are present: the Grenache (60%), the syrah (30%), the Mourvèdre (approximately 7%), and other typical grape varieties (making up 3%, such as Counoise, Terret noir, Muscardin and Vaccarèse).
TerroirSeveral kilometers to the north of Avignon, on the rocky, sun-scorched hills and terraces swept by the Mistral, is the famous vineyard of Châteauneuf du Pape. Plots which are harvested for « La Tiare du Pape » are followed up all over the year by our technicians and oenologist, respecting special schedule of conditions. The soil is made with clay and limestone mixed cover up with quartz round stones. The Alpine diluvium (quartz stones) have a heatregulating effect: they store up the heat of the day and return it during the night, creating a wellknown furnace effect.
