Château-neuf (en. New castle)

/ʃɑ.to.nœf/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A red wine from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape region, known for its richness and complexity.

I opened a bottle of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for dinner.

J'ai ouvert une bouteille de Châteauneuf-du-Pape pour le dîner.

A village located in Vaucluse, Provence, famous for its wines.

We visited Châteauneuf-du-Pape during our stay in Provence.

Nous avons visité le Châteauneuf-du-Pape lors de notre séjour en Provence.

The term 'château-neuf' comes from the name of the village Châteauneuf-du-Pape and literally means 'new castle.'

To offer a glass of Châteauneuf

To invite someone to drink Châteauneuf.

Offrir un verre de Châteauneuf

To taste a Châteauneuf

To savor a Châteauneuf wine to appreciate its aromas.

Déguster un Châteauneuf

Wine

An alcoholic beverage fermented from grapes.

Vin

Grape variety

The type of grape used in winemaking.

Cépage

Winemaker

A person who grows vines and produces wine.

Vigneron

A festive or celebratory wine.

We opened a nice bottle of Châteauneuf to celebrate his birthday.

On a ouvert une bonne bouteille de Châteauneuf pour fêter son anniversaire.

Used to refer to a powerful and high-end wine.

This Châteauneuf is truly a luxury wine.

Ce Châteauneuf est vraiment un vin de luxe.