Some wines don’t follow trends, they uphold legacies. Domaine du Banneret Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one such bottle. Sourced from one of France’s most storied appellations and made by a family of purists who still vinify in century-old barrels, this wine isn’t designed for hype. It’s crafted for those who know.

Domaine du Banneret Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Brand: Domaine du Banneret | Category: Red Wine | ABV: 14% | Origin: Rhône Valley, France | Vol: 750ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Deep, earthy, and complex. A tapestry of dried herbs, dark cherry, black olive, and garrigue, like stepping into a stone cellar lined with wild lavender and crushed thyme.
Palate: Rustic elegance in motion. Dark berry fruit, leather, licorice, and spice move across a silky, old school structure. It’s layered, but not flashy, each sip reveals something new.
Finish: Savory and long, with dusty tannins, subtle minerality, and a whisper of smoke. It exits like a proper French farewell: quietly, but memorably.

Production Details
This wine is made the traditional way, no machines, no shortcuts. Grapes are co-fermented with native yeasts in old concrete vats and aged in large neutral oak casks. No filtration, no fining. Just Rhône terroir, captured honestly. Only a few thousand bottles are produced each year, making every release something of a secret among sommeliers.

Perfect For
A slow Sunday roast, candlelit dinner with serious conversation, or gifting to someone who thinks they’ve tried “all the good wines.” This is a wine to savor, not rush.

Expert Notes
Praised by old-world wine critics for its authenticity, this Châteauneuf is a throwback to how wines from this region tasted before modern intervention. Its elegance is subtle, its power restrained. It’s not showy, it’s soulful.

Customer Reviews
“Felt like I was drinking history. Had to Google the family after.”   Andres C., Makati
“This is the wine I bring out when I want people to really pay attention.”   Celina T., Alabang
“Honestly? It’s what I imagine wine tasted like 100 years ago.”   Armand P., Quezon City

Interesting Fact
The label features a knight’s banner “banneret” in French, a nod to the medieval commanders who protected the region. It’s a tribute to the winemaker’s ancestral roots and to Châteauneuf’s deep, often overlooked, history of resistance and craft.

Serving Suggestions
Decant for at least an hour to let it breathe. Serve at cellar temperature (around 16–18°C). Pairs beautifully with game meats, aged cheeses, or simply a quiet evening and good company.

Winery Background
Domaine du Banneret is run by the Vidal family, with winemaking duties passed down from father to daughter. Located in the heart of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, they farm just over 3 hectares, a speck of land by commercial standards, but a universe of expression for those who seek authenticity. This is not a mass brand. It’s a family’s legacy in a bottle.