4. Chateauneuf du Pape, 2010
Also a French wine, Chateauneuf Clos des Papes is produced in Southern Rhone. Paul Avril, the owner of the state, started producing and selling wine in 1896 and they are dedicated to producing red wines. Clos des Papes are one of the finest wines in the region. The most sold bottle is a blend of Grenache, the most planted vine, Syrah, a dark-skinned grape and one of the most successful varieties, and Mourvedre vines where the Grenache vines dominate, and the latter two make only 20% together. Under $100, Chateauneuf du Pape is a moderately expensive bottle of wine with a long history and excellent taste.
