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“The team of the Cazes family have done wonders with this estate, and they continue to deliver incredible quality in just about every vintage.” ~ Jeb Dunnuck

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the most famous red wine appellation in the Southern Rhône — a sun-drenched stretch of ancient vineyards between Orange and Avignon where the papal court once made its home. The wines here are bold, aromatic, and deeply complex: think ripe dark fruit, wild herbs, black pepper, and earth, with a structure that rewards years in the cellar. If you love big, flavorful reds from Napa or the Northern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the natural next step.

Domaine des Sénéchaux is one of the oldest estates in the appellation, with roots stretching back centuries to the lieu-dit known as Bois Séneseau — the Sheriff's Wood. Under the leadership of the Cazes family — owners of the legendary Château Lynch-Bages in Bordeaux — Sénéchaux has become one of the most reliable and celebrated names in the region.

The 2022 vintage is among the estate's best on record. The wine blends Grenache with Syrah, Mourvèdre, and small amounts of Cinsault and Vaccarèse from vineyards spread across the appellation. Winemaker Bernard Tranchecoste ages the wine in a combination of old French oak barrels, large foudres, and cement vats — a method that preserves freshness and terroir while adding structure and depth.

The result is Châteauneuf at its most complete: rich and spicy on the nose, refined and balanced on the palate, with the kind of length that marks a wine worth holding.