With a family history that has stretched unbroken for five generations, the Boiron family have gained a reputation as one of the stars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The domaine is run today by husband-and-wife team Nicolas and Jeanne-Claire Boiron. They feel privileged to work in the region: “Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a grand cru, one of the best in the world,” says Nicolas. They work sustainably in the vineyard, primarily with old vines (average age is about 50 years). Red wines are primarily Grenache Noir, Syrah and Mourve`dre, with small amounts of Vaccare`se, Counoise and Cinsault. Annual production is small, with 30,000 to 50,000 bottles of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape red.