About 10 years ago I did a trip to southern rhone area and did a few wine tours. Didn't go specifically to an CdP wineries, but I did like the general wine style in the region. Beautiful area, personally would probably rather do "country france" rather than Paris. 

I went to Avignon my freshmen year of high school, part of a European history trip during spring/Easter break

Unfortunately, our history teacher chaperone guides did not take us to the vineyards only the papal castle, which was before iPhone so I can't find any pictures from the trip!


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In most red Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Grenache noir is the most common variety...

> 40 to 70 bucks.

Thats probably right. The one I most recently had was that price range (65). Was the Vieux de Telegramme....It has the more expensive older brother Vieux de Telegraphe (I guess telephones cost more than telegrams) that goes for  over 100. Only had it once with dinner at a place in Vegas but was really good. 

Not an "everyday" wine, but interesting to try on occasion. 