Domaine Paul Autard
Falstaff Winery - Listed
Domaine Paul Autard is a family-run Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Côtes-du-Rhône estate in Courthézon. Vines aged 40 to 95 years grow on clay-limestone soils and galets roulés, with reds from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Merlot and whites from Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne and Viognier.
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- Address
- Route de Châteauneuf du Pape, 84350 Courthézon, France
- Phone
- +33 6 15 20 83 10
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10 AM–12 PM, 3–6 PMSat–Sun Closed
- Website
- paulautard.com
- Directions
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Domaine Paul Autard is a family-run Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Côtes-du-Rhône estate in Courthézon. The Autard family has passed vineyard knowledge from generation to generation, and Jean-Paul Autard now works with his children Pauline and Jules. The appeal is quieter than grand architecture: wines and land rather than design theatrics. For travelers who want a polished spectacle, that restraint may feel understated. For travelers who want the estate to speak through place and soil, it is the point.
The domaine is best understood as a wine stop in Courthézon, not as a restaurant or lifestyle destination. Vines are 40 to 95 years old, planted on clay-limestone soils and galets roulés. Reds are made from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Merlot; whites from Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne and Viognier. The range also includes Côtes-du-Rhône, Vin de Pays Méditerranée and Vin de France.
Galets roulés, clay-limestone and old vines set the tone
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is often associated with galets roulés, the rounded stones that have become one of the region’s most recognizable vineyard images. At Domaine Paul Autard that terrain is literal: two terroirs, clay-limestone and galets roulés, under vines between 40 and 95 years old. Those details explain why the estate is not a generic stop. The frame is Rhône tradition, vineyard material and a family domaine in Courthézon.
In practical terms, the estate sits in a useful middle ground. It is not framed as a luxury design project, and it is not presented as a casual drinking room detached from the land. That makes Domaine Paul Autard a good fit for travelers who care about the place behind the bottle.
Who should make time for the visit
Domaine Paul Autard suits visitors who want Châteauneuf-du-Pape in a grounded, estate-led register. The appeal is family continuity, Rhône tradition and vineyard context—old vines and wines shaped by two classic terroirs.
Contact the domaine by phone, email, or its contact form. Plan other parts of the day separately.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
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Details
- Classic
- Rustic
- Scenic
- Intimate
- Wine Education
- Group Outing
- Solo Exploration
- Special Occasion
- Vineyard Tour
- Estate Grounds
- Sustainable
- Vineyard
- Grenache
- Syrah
- Mourvèdre
- Cinsault
- Merlot
- Grenache Blanc
- Clairette
- Roussanne
- Viognier
- Still Red
- Still White
- Bar Tasting
- Estate Tasting
- French
- English
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 10 AM–12 PM, 3–6 PM
- Tuesday
- 10 AM–12 PM, 3–6 PM
- Wednesday
- 10 AM–12 PM, 3–6 PM
- Thursday
- 10 AM–12 PM, 3–6 PM
- Friday
- 10 AM–12 PM, 3–6 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Family-run Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate with a traditional Rhône feel, old-vine vineyards on galets roulés and clay-limestone soils, and a direct cellar and shop focused on serious yet welcoming tastings rather than design theatrics.