Rooted in the heart of Châteauneuf-du-Pape since 1912, Domaine de la Charbonnière has flourished under four generations of the Maret family. Today, sisters Véronique and Caroline Maret bring fresh energy to this historic estate, carrying forward a legacy of authenticity and refinement.

The domaine’s 17 hectares span some of the region’s most revered lieux-dits, including La Crau, Cabrières, and Mourre des Perdrix. These diverse soils—ranging from sun-warmed galets roulés to sandy limestone—confer depth and complexity across the range. With organic certification since 2014, the Marets pursue a deeply respectful viticulture that preserves biodiversity and honors old vines, many of which are over 50 years in age.

Vinification is thoughtful and precise. Grapes are hand-harvested and sorted parcel by parcel, allowing each site’s voice to be expressed. Fermentations occur in concrete or stainless steel, followed by élevage in foudres, demi-muids, or barriques, carefully chosen to complement the wine’s structure. The reds are defined by tension and purity—dark-fruited, spiced, and framed by fine tannins. The whites, rarer in production, are fresh, floral, and strikingly mineral.

Among the flagship cuvées, the domaine’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge captures the essence of the appellation—sappy fruit, Provençal herbs, and silken texture. The “Les Hautes Brusquières”, from old vines in La Crau, offers depth, lift, and graphite-edged elegance. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc brings clarity and aromatic lift, marrying orchard fruit and subtle anise with saline length.

Under Véronique’s steady hand and Caroline’s quiet precision, Domaine de la Charbonnière is both a steward of tradition and an agent of quiet innovation. The wines speak not in grand flourishes, but with composure and resonance—a mirror to the varied soils and luminous light of the southern Rhône.

Each bottle is an invitation to experience the soul of Châteauneuf, reimagined with grace and integrity.