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"Cuvée Centenaire"
André Brunel
CDP 
1st Vintage 1989, 1990. 1995, 2003
comprised from Grenache planted in 1889
The wine is primarily Grenache
André Brunel
CDP
1st Vintage 1989, 1990. 1995, 2003
comprised from Grenache planted in 1889
The wine is primarily Grenache
What producer in CDP uses the lowest percentage of Grenache in the AOP and a higher use of Mourvèdre?
Château Beaucastle
What producer in CDP uses nearly 100% Grenache in their blend?
Château Rayas
Château Rayas
Red: Grenache(100%)
White: Grenache(50%) and Clairette (50%)
Where in CDP can galets and roulés be found?
Not all of CDP has galets and roulés. Rayas has very few. They can be found North & NE of the village of CDP as well as east of the village in the direction of Courthézon & Bédarrides
What are the 5 major producers that use 100% Grenache in their CDP's?
Chapoutier "Barbe Rac"
Domaine de la Janasse "Cuvée Chaupin"
Les Cailloux "Cuvée Centenaire"
Château Rayas
Henri Bonneau "Réserve des Célestins"
What are the 3 major CDP producers that use mainly Mourvèdre?
Château Beaucastle
Le Nerthe "Cuvée des Cadettes"
Château Fortia
What were the best vintages of CDP in the 2000's?
2010*
2009
2007
2005*
2001
2002-bad year
What are the best vintages of CDP in the 1990's?
1998*
1995
1990
What are the best vintages for CDP in the 1980's?
1989*
1988
1981
"Hommage à Jacques Perrin"
Château Beaucastle
CDP
1st vintage 1989
1990, 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999
2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010
Château Beaucastle
CDP
1st vintage 1989
1990, 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999
2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010
"Cuvée Boisrenard"
Domaine de Beaurenard
CDP
1st Vintage 1990
85% Grenache old vine 65-90 years
Domaine de Beaurenard
CDP
1st Vintage 1990
85% Grenache old vine 65-90 years
"Cuvée Chantemerle"
Le Bosquet des Papes
CDP
1st vintage 1990
70% Grenache old vine 90 years old
Le Bosquet des Papes
CDP
1st vintage 1990
70% Grenache old vine 90 years old
"Barbe Rac"
Chapoutier
CDP
100% Grenache old vine 90 years
500-700 cases per year
Chapoutier
CDP
100% Grenache old vine 90 years
500-700 cases per year
"Cuvée Papet"
Clos du Mont Olivet
CDP
90% Grenache old vine 60-80 years
1st vintage: 1989 
1990, 1998
2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009
2010, 2011
Clos du Mont Olivet
CDP
90% Grenache old vine 60-80 years
1st vintage: 1989
1990, 1998
2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009
2010, 2011
Name other great sole CDP estates with out a special cuvee?
Clos des Papes-Paul Avril
Les Cailloux- André Brunel
Le Vieux Donjon- Louis Michael
Domaine du Vieux-Telégraphe-Henri Brunier
Château Rayas
"Cuvée des Cadettes"
Château La Nerth
CDP
60% Grenache 30% Mourvèdre old vines 100 years
Château La Nerth
CDP
60% Grenache 30% Mourvèdre old vines 100 years
"La Plume du Peintre"
Domaine de la Mordorée
CDP
100% Greanche from 80-100+ year old vines in La Crau

only made in select years. They do not make if it will interfere with the Cuvée de la Reine des Bois"
Domaine de la Mordorée
CDP
100% Greanche from 80-100+ year old vines in La Crau

only made in select years. They do not make if it will interfere with the Cuvée de la Reine des Bois"
"Cuvée Laurence"
Domaine de Pégau
Domaine de Pégau
CDP
85% Grenache from 50-100+ years old vines
only made in select years
"Cuvée Prestige"
Roger Sabon
55%-60% Grenache old vines 100 years old
estate famed for its galets
Roger Sabon
CDP
55%-60% Grenache old vines 100 years old
estate famed for its galets
"Coudoulet"
Château Beaucastel
Côtes-du-Rhône
red: 30% Grenache 30% Mourvédre
white: 30% Viognier 30% Bourboulenc 30% Marsanne
Château Beaucastel
Côtes-du-Rhône
red: 30% Grenache 30% Mourvédre
white: 30% Viognier 30% Bourboulenc 30% Marsanne
"Château de Fonsalette"
Château La Nerth
Côtes-du-Rhône
Red: Grenache(50%), Cinsault (35%), Syrah (15%) 
White: Grenache(80%), Clairette (10%), Marsanne (10%)
also produce a Fonsalette Cuvée Syrah
Château La Nerth
Côtes-du-Rhône
Red: Grenache(50%), Cinsault (35%), Syrah (15%)
White: Grenache(80%), Clairette (10%), Marsanne (10%)
also produce a Fonsalette Cuvée Syrah
"Ceps Centenaires"
Domaine Gramenon
Côtes-du-Rhône
100% Grenache old vine 100 years
Domaine Gramenon
Côtes-du-Rhône
100% Grenache old vine 100 years
"Cuvée des Laurentides"
Domaine Grammenon
Côtes-du-Rhône
70%-80% Grenache old vine 40-50 years
Domaine Grammenon
Côtes-du-Rhône
70%-80% Grenache old vine 40-50 years
"Pignan"
Château Rayas
CDP
100% Grenache
Château Rayas
CDP
100% Grenache
"La Pialade"
Château Rayas
Côtes-du-Rhône
Grenache (80%), Cinsault (15%), Syrah (5%)
Château Rayas
Côtes-du-Rhône
Grenache (80%), Cinsault (15%), Syrah (5%)
"Château des Tours"
Château Rayas
Vacqueyras Red : Grenache (80%), Syrah (20%)
Côtes du Rhône Red : Grenache (65%), Cinsault (15%), 
Syrah (20%)
Côtes du Rhône White : Grenache (100%)
Château Rayas
Vacqueyras Red : Grenache (80%), Syrah (20%)
Côtes du Rhône Red : Grenache (65%), Cinsault (15%),
Syrah (20%)
Côtes du Rhône White : Grenache (100%)
What pope brought the papacy to Avignon, France creating the CDP name.
French pope Clement V in 1309 moved the papacy to avignon. He also planted the vineyards of Pape-Clement in Graves, Bordeaux

The time papacy from 1309-1378 being in France is known as the "Babylonian Captivity".
What are the soils of Château Rayas?
poor sandy soils clayish subsoil lacking pebbles
What commune is Château Rayas located?
Les Rayas lieux-diet is located in Courthézon but the winery is located in south Pignan located in CDP.
Pignan North is in Courthézon and Pignan south is located in CDP
"Cuvée Da Capo"
Domaine de Pégau
selection of the best barrels
1st vintage:1998
only made in select years
Domaine de Pégau
selection of the best barrels
1st vintage:1998
only made in select years
"Cuvée Impériale"
Raymond Usseglio 
90% Grenache, 10% others from 105+ year old vines
Raymond Usseglio
90% Grenache, 10% others from 105+ year old vines
"Cuvée Inspiration"
Domaine de Pégau
85% Grenache from 50-100+ years old vine
Only made in the 2003 vintage in Magnums only (240)