Domaine du Pere Caboche, Chateauneuf-du-Pape
History
: Domaine Père Caboche is a historic Rhône Valley estate whose origins date back to 1777, when Jean-Louis Boisson married Elisabeth Chambellan, who brought vineyards in Châteauneuf-du-Pape as part of her dowry. The Boisson family continued cultivating vines for generations, but it was in 1950, following the first bottling of 300 bottles in 1944, that wines were officially released under the name “Père Caboche.” Remarkably, the family has maintained ownership of the vineyards continuously since 1777 without selling or exchanging parcels, resulting in exceptionally old vines across the estate, including some planted as early as 1906.
The name “Père Caboche” reflects the family’s own history and local culture. Before wine sales became sustainable, many Southern Rhône growers relied on secondary professions to support their livelihoods. The Boisson family worked as blacksmiths, earning the nickname “Caboche,” a regional term referring to the large nails used in horseshoes. Combined with “Père,” meaning “ancestor” or “forefather,” the name honors both the family heritage and the origins of their winemaking story.
About Wine
: Produced by Domaine du Père Caboche, a boutique Rhône producer dedicated to delivering outstanding quality at a reasonable price, this wine is made from grapes harvested from vines averaging 60 to 70 years of age. Minimal filtration is applied throughout the winemaking process in order to preserve the wine’s generous fruit character as well as its delicate flavors and aromas. The wine is aged for approximately 12 to 14 months in oak barrels, using a balance of 50% new oak and 50% old oak barrels to achieve both richness and elegance.
Tasting Note
- Grenache 80%, Syrah 15%, Mourvedre 5%
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Deep ruby red color with purple highlights. The nose reveals aromas of ripe yet fresh cherry, blackberry, and raspberry jam, layered with soft and fragrant spice notes reminiscent of bay leaf. On the palate, this full-bodied wine offers excellent balance between the richness of well-ripened fruit and vibrant freshness, while hints of licorice and pepper spread smoothly across the palate, supported by silky tannins that create a refined structure.