What type of wine is Châteauneuf-du-Pape?

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is an eminent red wine from the France region of the Rhône Valley. It is usually made from a mix of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes, as well as others, resulting in a complex and full-bodied wine with strong flavours of dark fruit, spice, and herbs. It is characterized by its depth and age worthiness, it is the epitome of its terroir and often shows hints of garrigue and earth.