The Pope's new castle. The galets roulés. The blend of up to eighteen permitted grape varieties. This is Châteauneuf-du-Pape on your head.
The most famous appellation in the Southern Rhône — named for the 14th-century Avignon papacy that relocated here and brought the vineyard to prominence — produces wines from the large round stones (galets roulés) that radiate heat onto the Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre vines through the night. Château Rayas, Château Beaucastel, Châteauneuf from Henri Bonneau — the range of styles here is enormous, but the terroir character is unmistakable. This corduroy cap is for the Southern Rhône collector. 100% cotton corduroy, adjustable buckle strap.
A Châteauneuf wine enthusiast cap. Head circumference 20″–22″.
