Châteauneuf du Pape Domaine Font de Michelle 1982
The 1982 Châteauneuf du Pape from Domaine Font de Michelle is an estate-bottled French wine produced by Les Fils d'Etienne Gonnet. This vintage holds the Appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape Contrôlée classification and was recognized with a Silver Medal at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris.
Located in the Southern Rhône, just north of Avignon, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of France's most renowned red wine appellations. The broader Rhône Valley has a rich history of viticulture dating back to Roman times. The region is geographically divided into two distinct areas: the northern part features steep slopes where Syrah is grown in appellations like Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage, while the warmer southern sector is celebrated for its Grenache-based blends.
Wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape are typically dominated by Grenache, which is often blended with Syrah, Mourvèdre, and several other permitted grape varieties. Although the appellation is primarily famous for its red wines, small quantities of white wine are also produced in the area.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Côtes du Rhône
The Rhône Valley in south-eastern France has grown wine since Roman times. The region falls into two parts: the northern section with steep slopes, where Syrah produces deep wines in Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage, and the warmer south, where Grenache-based blends culminate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The wines are spicy and powerful with dark berries, pepper and garrigue herbs.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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