Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc is a white produced by Domaine de Marcoux in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley, France. Made from Roussanne, Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Bourboulenc. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: White
Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region: Rhône Valley
Country: France
Grapes: Roussanne, Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium acidity, dry
Domaine de Marcoux's white Châteauneuf — Roussanne, Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Bourboulenc from biodynamically farmed parcels, made by the Armenier sisters: white peach and quince over fennel, almond and honeyed weight, broad and textural with a saline finish. White Châteauneuf goes through a closed phase in its middle years, then returns.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Rhône Valley, France
Rhône Valley (Vallée du Rhône) follows the Rhône river through southeastern France and splits into two distinct halves with very different personalities.
Roussanne
Roussanne is a white grape from France's northern Rhône, often partnered with Marsanne to make some of the region's most distinguished whites.
Clairette
Clairette is a white grape long grown in the south of France, including the southern Rhône and the wider Mediterranean coast.
Grenache Blanc
Grenache Blanc is a white grape, the pale-berried cousin of red Grenache, with roots in northern Spain, where it goes by Garnacha Blanca.
Bourboulenc
Bourboulenc is a white grape of southern France, one of the permitted varieties in the wines of the Southern Rhône and across the Languedoc.
More wines
From Domaine de Marcoux
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape — Domaine de Marcoux, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Côtes du Rhône — Domaine de Marcoux, Côtes du Rhône
More white wines from Rhône Valley
- Belleruche Blanc — M. Chapoutier, Côtes du Rhône
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc — Domaine du Vieux Lazaret, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Côtes du Rhône Blanc — E. Guigal, Côtes du Rhône
- Le Jardin d'Elisa — Vignoble Alain Ignace, Vacqueyras
Frequently asked questions
Where is Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc from?
Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc is produced by Domaine de Marcoux in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley, France.
What grapes are in Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc?
Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc is a blend of Roussanne, Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Bourboulenc.