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Domaine du Pere Caboche History, Overview
Domaine du Pere Caboche has a long history in the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation that dates all the way back to 1652 when the property was owned by the Chambellan family. Through marriage and a dowry, the property passed to the Boisson family who still own and manage the estate today.
If you’re wondering how a winery owned by the same family uses a name other than their family name on the label, the explanation is charming and simple. Caboche is a translation for horse shoe nails which is related to the families previous occupation as blacksmiths.
It is important to realize that for most growers in the Southern Rhone, many families needed a second job as until recently, the wine were difficult to sell.
Domaine du Pere Caboche was officially established in 1950. Jean Pierre Boisson whose name appears on the bottles today has quite a history in the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation. Not only was the popular and energetic, Jean Pierre Boisson president of the Federation of Chateauneuf du Pape growers, he was also the mayor of Chateauneuf du Pape! A very busy man indeed.
Jean Pierre Boisson Domaine du Pere Caboche Vineyards, Wines, Winemaking
Jean-Pierre Boisson Domaine du Pere Caboche owns 23 hectares of vines in Chateauneuf du Pape. 20 hectares are devoted to the production of red wine and 3 hectares are reserved for the white wine grapes.
The estates best vines are their 17 hectares located in the La Crau sector with its rocky, limestone soils.
Jean-Pierre Boisson Domaine du Pere Caboche produces 2 red Chateauneuf du Pape wines and 1 white Chateauneuf du Pape wine.
Jean-Pierre Boisson Domaine du Pere Caboche Tradition is a blend of mostly Grenache with Syrah and Mourvedre. But depending on the vintage, you can find small amounts of Cinsault, Counoise, Muscardin, Terret Noir, Vaccarese, Bourboulenc, Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Picpoul in the blend. The terroir is mostly rocks, stones and sand, with a sliver of limestone.
The vines are scattered in the Barbe d’Asne, la Crau, la Font du Pape, le Parc, les Plagnes, and les Serres lieux-dits. The wine is aged in a combination of traditional concrete vats and old, large, oak foudres for between 12 to 14 months. This well priced wine is easy to find as slightly more than 6,500 cases are produced each year.
Jean-Pierre Boisson Domaine du Pere Caboche Elisabeth Chambellan is produced from the estate’s oldest Grenache vines that range in age from 80 years to over 100 years. The wine is made from usually 95% Grenache and 5% Mourvedre. All of the grapes come from the la Crau vineyard.
The wine is aged half in foudres and 50% in concrete tanks for between 12 to 24 months, depending on the character and quality of the vintage. For a wine of this quality made from vines this old, this is a steal in the marketplace!
Jean-Pierre Boisson Domaine du Pere Caboche Blanc is on average a blend of 40% Roussanne, 40% Clairette, 10% Grenache Blanc and portions of Picpoul and Bourboulenc.
When to Drink Domaine du Pere Caboche, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Domaine du Pere Caboche can be enjoyed on the young side. Young vintages can be popped and poured, or decanted for about 1 hour, give or take. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Domaine du Pere Caboche is usually better with 2-4 years of bottle age. Of course that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages the wine should be consumed within 3-12 years after the vintage.
Serving Domaine Pere Caboche with Wine, Food Pairing Tips
Domaine Pere Caboche is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Domaine Pere Caboche is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed dishes, sausage, grilled meats, barbecue and cassoulet. Domaine Pere Caboche is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, cheese, pasta, eggplant and tomatoes.
The white wine of Jean Pierre Boisson Domaine Pere Caboche is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.
Domaine du Pere Caboche Jean-Pierre Boisson also produces red and white wine in the Cotes du Rhone appellation.
Domaine du Pere Caboche Chateauneuf du Pape la Mirande is made for the top luxury hotel in Avignon, La Mirande. The wine is not exported and what is not sold to the hotel is offered in France.
Domaine du Pere Caboche Chateauneuf du Pape Elisabeth Chambellan V V Blanc is no longer in production.
Jean-Pierre Boisson Wine Tasting Notes
29 Vintages 65,339 Views Sort by Vintage-Rating
2021
Jean-Pierre Boisson Creation d'Emilie (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Wild strawberries, cherries, and peppery notes open the perfume. The wine is soft, medium-bodied, elegant, and fruity and will be quite easy to enjoy on release with all of its soft, kirsch and raspberries on the mid-palate, and in the finish. The wine is made from a majority of Grenache with Syrah, and 5% Mourvedre planted in the La Crau lieu-dit. Drink from 2024-2030. 574 Views Tasted Jan 30, 2024 |
2021
Jean-Pierre Boisson Domaine du Père Caboche (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Medium-bodied, forward, early-drinking, soft, fresh, herb-tinged, kirsch-oriented charmer that will be delicious to enjoy on release. I like the orange citrus accent that follows the kirsch notes in the finish. Drink from 2024-2028. 723 Views Tasted Jan 30, 2024 |
2021
Jean-Pierre Boisson Vieilles Vignes Cuvée Elisabeth Chambellan (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
A touch of smoke, thyme, pepper, and red berries open the nose. The wine is medium-bodied, fresh, vibrant, and spicy with sweetness, and white pepper to add to its kirsch, and raspberry oriented finish. The wine is made utilizing a large percentage of 88% Grenache, with Syrah, and Mourvedre. Drink from 2024-2029. 859 Views Tasted Jan 30, 2024 |
2020
Jean-Pierre Boisson Creation d'Emilie (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Strawberries, flowers and cherries show in the nose. On the palate, the medium-bodied wine is silky, refined, fresh and delivers a core of supple-textured cherries and a light of chocolate in the finish with ease. The wine is made a majority of Grenache with Syrah and 5% Mourvedre planted in the La Crau lieu-dit. 1,158 Views Tasted Jan 27, 2023 |
2020
Jean-Pierre Boisson Vieilles Vignes Cuvée Elisabeth Chambellan (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Leafy herbs and cherries on the nose and palate, which is, polished, medium-bodied, fresh and fruity. The wine is made a large percentage of 88% Grenache with Syrah and a smidgeon Mourvedre. Drink from 2022-2031. 1,660 Views Tasted Jan 27, 2023 |
2020
Jean-Pierre Boisson Domaine du Père Caboche (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Soft, silky, elegant, and fresh, the wine is clean, pure, refined and loaded with sweet, vibrant, slightly, peppery kirsch and strawberries. This is going to be a pleasure to enjoy on release. Drink from 2022-2030. 1,201 Views Tasted Jan 27, 2023 |
2019
Jean-Pierre Boisson Vieilles Vignes Cuvée Elisabeth Chambellan (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Definitely on the fruit side, with loads of strawberry, red cherry and kirsch on the nose and medium-bodied, soft, fresh sweet, elegantly textured palate. Open, forward and already accessible, this is going to be simply great to drink on release and over the next 10-15 years after that. Drink from 2022 - 2033 2,391 Views Tasted Jan 9, 2022 |
2019
Jean-Pierre Boisson Creation d'Emilie (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Medium-bodied, elegant, soft, polished and fresh, there is a beautiful sense of purity and elegance here on the nose and palate, finishing with touches of licorice, spice, cherries, kirsch and red plums. The wine is made from blending 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre. Drink from 2023 - 2035 2,265 Views Tasted Jan 9, 2022 |
2019
Jean-Pierre Boisson Domaine du Père Caboche (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Medium-bodied, elegant, soft, forward and already open, here you find a core of sweet, red raspberries, strawberry and cherries interspersed herbs and silky textures. You can enjoy this beauty on release. The wine is made from blending 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre. Drink from 2022 - 2033 1,912 Views Tasted Jan 9, 2022 |
2018
Jean-Pierre Boisson Vieilles Vignes Cuvée Elisabeth Chambellan (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Soft, forward, medium-bodied and already showing off its sweet, red berry core of fruits with its nice spicy kick in the rich, ripe, lusciously textured end note. 2,375 Views Tasted Oct 12, 2020 |
2018
Jean-Pierre Boisson Creation d'Emilie (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Medium-bodied, floral, fresh, sweet and spicy with a nice red fruit character. The wine is forward, soft, lifted and focused on its core of ripe, sweet, red pit fruits. 1,137 Views Tasted Oct 12, 2020 |
2018
Jean-Pierre Boisson Domaine du Père Caboche (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Elegant, refined, soft and fresh, the wine offers layers of sweet, round, ripe red fruits with an early drinking charm that will be just great to enjoy on release. 2,369 Views Tasted Oct 12, 2020 |
2017
Jean-Pierre Boisson Domaine du Père Caboche (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Soft, round and fruity, with sweet, ripe red fruits in a forward style, make this already quite nice to enjoy, while waiting for the 2016 to develop. The wine is made from blending 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre. 2,608 Views Tasted Sep 21, 2019 |
2017
Jean-Pierre Boisson Creation d'Emilie (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
With a nice floral note in the perfume to start things off, the wine is medium-bodied, elegant, soft and fresh, focusing on its sweet kirsch and herbal notes. The wine is made from blending 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre. 3,004 Views Tasted Sep 21, 2019 |
2017
Jean-Pierre Boisson Vieilles Vignes Cuvée Elisabeth Chambellan (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Medium-bodied, soft, elegant and fruity, the fruit delivers a nice spicy, peppery kick in the plum and cherry finish. The wine is made from blending 88% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 2% Mourvedre. 2,813 Views Tasted Sep 20, 2019 |
2016
Jean-Pierre Boisson Vieilles Vignes Cuvée Elisabeth Chambellan (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Soft, salty fresh and offering polished red berries and kirsch on the spicy side, the wine is made from blending 88% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 2% Mourvedre. 2,515 Views Tasted Sep 6, 2018 |
2016
Jean-Pierre Boisson Domaine du Père Caboche (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Supple, silky and polished, with good freshness, length and purity in its sweet, kirsch, cherry and plummy fruits. The wine is made from blending 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre. 3,540 Views Tasted Sep 6, 2018 |
2015
Jean-Pierre Boisson Vieilles Vignes Cuvée Elisabeth Chambellan (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Flowery, with an herbal, kirsch and spiced, cherry character, there is freshness, silky tannins and sweet, soft red fruits on the finish. The blend comes from 95% Grenache and 5% Mourvedre. 3,343 Views Tasted Aug 21, 2017 |
2015
Jean-Pierre Boisson Domaine du Père Caboche (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Light in color, the wine offers a purity of flavor and elegant texture over volume. Fresh, clean and forward, this will be great on release. The wine is made from blending 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre. 3,137 Views Tasted Aug 21, 2017 |
2014
Jean-Pierre Boisson Vieilles Vignes Cuvée Elisabeth Chambellan (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Medium bodied, with a fresh, sweet, polished, strawberry, herbal, floral and spice profile. On the palate, the already open wine offers soft tannins and a forward, fruity, red berry approach for tasty, near term drinking pleasure. 2,258 Views Tasted Jun 24, 2016 |
2014
Jean-Pierre Boisson Domaine du Père Caboche (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Elegant, finesse styled, medium bodied, fresh and forward, with a silky textured finish and a big dose of Provencal herbs and kirsch. 1,927 Views Tasted Jun 23, 2016 |
2013
Jean-Pierre Boisson Domaine du Père Caboche (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Finesse styled, medium bodied, red berry focused wine that drinks well young. The wine is a product of 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre. 1,631 Views Tasted Sep 7, 2015 |
2012
Jean-Pierre Boisson Vieilles Vignes Cuvée Elisabeth Chambellan (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Sweet strawberry jam, plum and silky cherries make their presence known and remain from start to finish in this medium bodied charmer. 4,543 Views Tasted Sep 17, 2014 |
2012
Jean-Pierre Boisson Domaine du Père Caboche (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Medium bodied, soft, elegant and refined, this is a Burgundian styled Southern Rhone without the acidity. 2,545 Views Tasted Sep 10, 2014 |
2011
Jean-Pierre Boisson Vieilles Vignes Cuvée Elisabeth Chambellan (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Starts off with sweet ripe cherries and kirsch, with a blast of freshness and strawberry jam in the lively finish. Produced from a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre, the wine reached 15% ABV. 2,992 Views Tasted Aug 26, 2014 |
2011
Jean-Pierre Boisson Domaine du Père Caboche (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Medium bodied and elegantly textured, there is good freshness in the spicy finish. 2,236 Views Tasted Aug 19, 2014 |
2010
Jean-Pierre Boisson Vieilles Vignes Cuvée Elisabeth Chambellan (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Silky, soft, elegant and refined, the wine is polished, fresh, round and ripe, plus it’s already delivering much of its charms. 3,473 Views Tasted May 31, 2013 |
2010
Jean-Pierre Boisson Domaine du Père Caboche (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Showing light spicy, red berries, this medium bodied, charming wine ends with a cherry finish. 1,739 Views Tasted May 29, 2013 |
2009
Jean-Pierre Boisson Vieilles Vignes Cuvée Elisabeth Chambellan (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Lush round textures, ripe, sweet, dark red, juicy fruits, medium/full bodied with a kirsch, jam and floral character. This is already showing quite well. 2,411 Views Tasted Mar 7, 2018 |