The medieval village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape stands on the left bank of the Rhône, between the towns of Orange and Avignon. It is a fortified town of 2,100 inhabitants, built into the rock and topped by the ruins of an old papal residence, whose construction stretched from 1317 to 1333. Surrounded by vineyards, it is the heart of the eponymous wine region, the first appellation in France, which brings together across five towns a community of around 300 winemakers who strive to properly welcome passing friends.

The vine was already present in Châteauneuf-du-Pape during the Gallo-Roman era, but it was the lasting establishment of the papacy in Avignon that triggered the rise and renown of its wines. It forms a recognized appellation vineyard covering an area of eight kilometers long by six wide; a tiny area on a global scale, but famous for the prestige of its estates, which are also important places for sharing and meeting.