The Best Landmarks in France
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The best landmarks in France, according to the experts: The 50 has weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Château de Beaucastel comes out on top, and the good stuff runs deepest in Ampuis and Courthézon.
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A historic Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate that went biodynamic before most winemakers knew the word, Beaucastel has been farming with obsessive restraint for decades. Their flagship rouge draws on all 13 permitted grape varieties, each harvested by hand and vinified separately before blending. Visits are by appointment, so this is a pilgrimage for the seriously wine-curious rather than a casual drop-in.
The awards
- The 50 The 50: The 50 Discovery
- The 50 The 50 Discovery
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #1. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #1 Château de Beaucastel (this place) 71.400
- #1 E.Guigal 71.400
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The vineyards clinging to the Côte Rôtie are so steep they look structurally implausible, and they've been there since the Romans, which puts your own productivity in perspective. Tours of the E. Guigal estate take you through the ancient cellars of one of the Rhône Valley's most celebrated producers, housed inside a Renaissance château that was a medieval fortress first and is now a French National Monument.
The awards
- The 50 The 50: The 50 Discovery
- The 50 The 50 Discovery
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #1. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #1 Château de Beaucastel 71.400
- #1 E.Guigal (this place) 71.400