Côtes du Rhone > Domaine la Boutinere
Domaine la Boutinere
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13/20
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17 route de Bedarrides
84230 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Open 10am-7pm Daily Cards MC,V |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Easy access and English spoken To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 1 Suitable for: Groups, couples Visited October 2013 (Weekday) |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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France
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Côtes du Rhone
This cellar door is in the main street of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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We parked on top of the hill near the Chateau des Papes and walked down into town. We found parking in town a little restrictive
Shop front in main street of town
Boutique
Traditional tasting room with exposed beams. There also appeared to be a private tasting room to the back of the shop that was almost cave like. Main tasting bench is at the front of the shop
No/No
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Tasting Experience
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Number of wines on tasting
Particular wines or varietals known for
Wait time
Knowledge of wines
Staff attitude
Winery Tour Offered
Tasting seating available at counter
Tasting sheet/order form provided for notes
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up to 5
Chateaunuef du Pape (must be made from a blend of all or some of the 13 allowed varietals, both reds and whites)
We were the only ones there so no wait
The lady had a really good knowledge of the wines and spoke English
Friendly
No
Yes
Yes, notes on the bench to read
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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No
N/A
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Hip Pocket
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Price range of wines
Tasting Fee
Refundable on purchase?
Tour Fee
Delivery cost per dozen
Club Membership with Discounts etc
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€12-€50
Free
N/A
N/A
N/A
No
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Other features, facilities and offerings
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Gift Shop
Toys/play area for kids
Dog friendly
By the way...
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No
No
No
We did not make an appointment here as the signage on the street is very much aimed at English speaking clientele. Staff spoke good English
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