The Chateauneuf du Pape AOC is one of the oldest and most well known in the Rhone Valley. After a long pre-fermenation maceration to extract the aromatic compounds from the skins, vinification is conducted at a controlled temperature. 3-5 months ageing allows the tannins to soften and gives Maison Castel’s Chateauneuf du Pape its spicy, oaky and silky character.