The wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape derive their uniqueness from several sources.
First, there are the round red and cream-colored stones or galets left in the soil by ancient Alpine glaciers. During the day, these stones absorb the heat and then reflect it onto the vines at night, thus helping the grapes fully mature.
In addition, the vines here benefit from the cleansing winds of the Mistral, which keep them dry and free of pests and airborne diseases.