Current custodian Philippe Bravay uses organic growing techniques and limits yields severely (his Côtes du Rhône yields less than 2 tonnes to the acre, and the Châteauneuf du Pâpe much less) vinification is traditional: open top fermenters, basket presses, and cement cuves.
Following some excellent press in the past few years, these wines have started to be hoarded by trophy collectors but remain excellent value.
The brilliant Châteauneuf du Pâpe is always one of the great wines in any vintage but his super Côtes du Rhônes deserve attention too – some parcels planted between 1933 and 1946, and consist of 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Cinsault. It is quite unbelievable just how good these are, and great value.


