The result of a long line of winemakers from father to son for 4 centuries.

Domaine du Père Caboche in 7 key figures

700+years of presence in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

7generations of the Boisson family

74 hectares100% family owned

31 hectaresin AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape : 17 on La Crau

Châteauneuf-du-Pape castle seen from the vineyards

1woman winemaker at the helm : Emilie Boisson

HVE 3environmental certification

Accorreferenced by the luxury division

Deep roots in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

A history that began more than 700 years ago

Documents dating back to the 1300s attest to the presence of the ancestors of the Boisson family in the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The marriage on January 4, 1777, between Jean-Louis Boisson and Elisabeth Chambellan, both born to parents who were both winegrowers and blacksmiths, marks the true beginning of the domain's history.

—1300s ancestors present in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
—1777 founding marriage Boisson / Chambellan
—Double tradition: winegrowers and blacksmiths

1777 marriage contract Boisson / Chambellan

Baptism register extract from Châteauneuf-du-Pape

When the second profession becomes a signature

The origin of the name “Père Caboche”

The domain owes its name to the ancestors' second profession, that of blacksmith. The nails fixing the horseshoes under the horses' hooves are called “caboche” in the Provençal language. This was the nickname given to the Boisson family at the time. This is how the first bottles bearing the name Domaine du Père Caboche appeared.

—“Caboche” = horseshoe nail in Provençal
—Family nickname turned into a brand
—Colloquial meaning: persevering, slightly stubborn

Vintage enamel sign 'Le Père Caboche CAVE Th. Boisson et Fils 100m à droite'

Street sign 'Le Père Caboche Boisson Th. et Fils' with horseshoe

Traditional horse harness, a tribute to the blacksmith heritage

Historic wooden wine press of the domaine

An uninterrupted transmission from father to children

The family tree

From Jean-Louis Boisson (married in 1777) to Emilie Boisson (7th generation at the head of the domain), a continuous line of winemakers.

1777
Jean-Louis Boisson × Elisabeth Chambellan
1787
Louis Hippolyte
1905
Théophile Adrien Boisson
1944
Jean-Pierre Boisson
Today
Emilie & Nicolas Boisson
Tomorrow
Their son

Chronological timeline

Key dates of the Domaine

1906
3 hectares planted on La Crau : today's Elisabeth Chambellan cuvée
1972
Jean-Pierre Boisson takes over the Domaine at 28
1981
Initiator of the 1st Vinexpo, beginning of export
2005
Emilie Boisson joins the Domaine after her studies
2016
Emilie takes the reins of the Domaine

1906

A vine planted for a child. On these plots, 120 years later, the 13 grape varieties of the appellation are still harvested.

01Planted for the birth of Théophile Adrien Boisson
023 hectares on the La Crau plateau
03Still in production 120 years later
04A vine, a heritage, a name

Black-and-white diptych: Jean-Pierre and Emilie Boisson in the vineyards

Meeting the 7th generation

Emilie and the Boisson family

What my father passed on to me.From my family, I received more than hectares of land. I received a philosophy. In 1972, at the age of 28, Jean-Pierre Boisson took over the estate with 15 hectares. Forty years later, we cultivate 74. He never stopped innovating: gravity vinification, the presidency of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine Federation, bringing the appellation to Vinexpo as early as 1981, betting on exports. He taught me tenacity, business acumen, and that one must never stand still.

What I carry forward today.My winemaking signature. I seek freshness, fruit, length, finesse and elegance. I work with the soil and the climate. No herbicides. Organic fertilizers based on microbiological analyses. Not because it is trendy, but out of the conviction that a vineyard is not something you own; it is something you pass on.

What I will leave behind.A living soil. A vineyard full of vigour. A winery that respects the raw material. And the same thing my father left me: a love for a job well done, humility, and the pride of still being here after 700 years.

Emilie Boisson among the vines, with the Châteauneuf-du-Pape castle in the background

The Père Caboche Manifesto

Our philosophy in five sentences

01
We believe that greatness comes from perseverance.
Seven centuries have taught us this.
02
We believe that the vine is transmitted more than it is owned.
Seven generations bear witness to this.
03
We believe that elegance is better than power.
Our style is the expression of this.
04
We believe that a great wine should be accessible to everyone enlightened amateurs and novices alike.
Our generosity confirms this.
05
We believe that silence is better than noise.
We prefer our vines to public relations.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, mythical village of the Rhône Valley

In the heart of Provence

Domaine du Père Caboche is located in the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, in the heart of Provence. This typical village derives its fame from its castle built in the 14th century by the Popes installed in Avignon (summer residence), and its exceptional terroir.

—Province Provence / Southern Rhône Valley
—Avignon nearby Bridge, Palais des Papes
—“Châteauneuf-du-Pape” the new castle of the Popes

Panorama of Châteauneuf-du-Pape countryside

Close-up of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape castle stonework

View from the castle terrace over the Rhône valley

Vineyards with the castle silhouetted in the distance

Why is Châteauneuf-du-Pape so famous?

Medieval ruins of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape castle

19361st French wine AOC

1937Own embossed bottle

3,200 hectaresfor ~300 domains in the appellation

2,800 hof sun per year + Mistral wind

Vineyards with the Châteauneuf-du-Pape castle in the distance

4main soil types

13authorized grape varieties

Embossed Châteauneuf-du-Pape bottles with the tiara and keys crest

35 hl/haamong the lowest yields in France

Our flagship plot 17 hectares on the legendary plateau

The La Crau terroir

La Crau is the largest and most famous terroir of the appellation. Covered with very dense rolled pebbles, it rests on a sandstone-clay subsoil where the vine roots can descend up to 3 meters deep. Inherited from the tumultuous Rhône, these pebbles absorb the sun's heat during the day to release it to the vines at night. A favorite terroir for Grenache, it brings density and fullness to our wines.

—17 hectares of our vineyard on the La Crau plateau
—High-density rolled pebbles
—Sandstone-clay subsoil
—Roots up to 3 meters deep
—Favorite terroir for Grenache

La Crau in figures

Centennial vine stock on a bed of rolled pebbles

3 mroot depth

60-70average vine age (years)

Grenacheking grape variety

3,000-3,500vines per hectare, low density for high quality

La Crau vineyard rows with Mont Ventoux on the horizon

100%manual harvesting

35 hl/hayield among the lowest in France

Close-up of the famous rolled pebbles between old vine rows

Three appellations, the same high standards

74 hectares of family property

Domaine du Père Caboche's vineyard spans 74 hectares, 100% owned by the Boisson family.

—31 hectares in AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape including 17 hectares on La Crau
—21 hectares in AOC Côtes du Rhône Courthézon & Pujaut
—22 hectares in IGP Vaucluse atypical grape varieties, Sorgues & Caderousse
—100% Boisson family property

Across the four terroirs of the appellation

Our vineyard in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Our 31 hectares in AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape are spread over several prestigious localities of the appellation.

—La Crau main plot, 17 hectares
—La Font du Pape
—Le Parc
—Les Plagnes and Les Serres

Parcel map of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation showing terroirs and lieux-dits

Precise work, at every stage, controlled from A to Z

From the vines…

Manual harvesting, mandatory in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, remains a highlight of the year at the Domaine.

—Manual harvesting for Châteauneuf-du-Pape mandatory
—Severe sorting at the vine
—Machine harvesting for other appellations

Gravity vinification and careful aging

…to our cellars

Our vinification cellar operates by gravity, allowing gentle work on the juices and wines. Châteauneuf-du-Pape is aged in oak barrels and concrete vats.

—Gravity cellar respect for the raw material
—Reds: destemming (partial for Châteauneuf-du-Pape) → fermentation → aging in oak barrels and concrete vats → bottling
—Whites & rosés: pressing → settling → fermentation → stainless steel aging → bottling
—Aging in oak barrels for Châteauneuf-du-Pape stainless steel for whites, rosés, IGP

Oak foudres in the cellar with tasting glasses on a wooden bar

Eight cuvées across three appellations, from everyday drinking to fine dining

A simple and effective range

3 cuvées
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Tradition red, Elisabeth Chambellan, Tradition white
2 cuvées
Côtes du Rhône
Domaine du Père Caboche, Château La Côte
3 cuvées
IGP Vaucluse, Le Petit Caboche
red, white (Sauvignon), rosé

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Tradition Red 2023

Terroir

·Grenache 80% / Syrah 15% / Mourvèdre 5%
·Four terroirs: limestone, rolled pebbles, sandstone-clay, sand. La Crau plateau dominant
·Manual harvest, sorting, ~1 month maceration
·Ageing in oak foudres and stainless steel vats
·15% Vol.

Tasting notes

·Deep garnet red, slight bluish reflections
·Nose: ripe cherry, strawberry, blackcurrant juice, rosemary, Espelette pepper, chocolate, undergrowth
·Palate: full, velvety, gourmand fruit, sweet spices, liquorice, fine tannins
·Long, silky finish
·Serve at 16-18°C

Awards

·92/100 : Jeb Dunnuck 2025
·93/100 : Decanter (Matt Walls)
·94/100 : Guide Dussert-Gerber 2026
·Gold Medal : Vignerons Indépendants 2025
·Gold Medal : Concours Mondial des Féminalise 2025

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Tradition Red 2024

Terroir

·Grenache 80% / Syrah 15% / Mourvèdre 5%
·Four terroirs: limestone, rolled pebbles, sandstone-clay, sand. La Crau plateau dominant
·Manual harvest, ~1 month maceration
·Ageing in oak foudres and stainless steel vats
·14.5% Vol.

Tasting notes

·Deep garnet with bluish reflections
·Nose: volume and freshness, ripe black cherry, blackcurrant juice, garrigue
·Palate: full, velvety, blueberry, blackcurrant, fresh spices, sweet liquorice, undergrowth
·Fine tannins, long finish
·Serve at 16-18°C

Awards

·16/20 : Jancis Robinson (Alistair Cooper MW)
·90-92/100 : Jeb Dunnuck 2025
·92/100 : Decanter (Matt Walls)
·Gold Medal : Concours Général Agricole 2026
·Gold Medal : Concours Mondial des Féminalise 2026

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, old vines

Cuvée Elisabeth Chambellan 2023

Terroir

·Grenache 88% / Syrah 10% / 2% Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Clairette and other appellation varieties
·Old vines 80-100 years, all 13 appellation grape varieties
·La Crau plateau, rolled pebbles
·Manual harvest, whole-bunch crushed, temperature-controlled maceration
·12 months ageing: half concrete vats, half oak foudres

Tasting notes

·Intense ruby red, blue reflections
·Nose: refined, complex, ripe black fruits (cherry, blackcurrant), sweet spices (pepper, rosemary), undergrowth, leather, musk
·Palate: voluminous, mineral tension, liquorice, blond tobacco, dark chocolate
·Dense and velvety tannins, ample and long finish
·Serve at 18°C

Awards

·94/100 : Jeb Dunnuck 2025
·95/100 : Guide Dussert-Gerber 2026
·Gold Medal : Concours des Grands Vins de France 2025
·Gold Medal : Concours Mondial des Féminalise 2025

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Tradition White 2020

Terroir

·Clairette 40% / Bourboulenc 30% / Grenache blanc 15% / Roussanne 15%
·Rolled pebbles of La Crau and Les Serres
·Hand harvest, direct pressing
·Stainless steel fermentation at 16-18°C, no malolactic, ageing on lees with bâtonnage, no oak

Tasting notes

·Brilliant pale yellow with green reflections
·Nose: small white flowers, white peach, marshmallow, minerality
·Palate: full, fresh, long finish on citrus zest and minerality
·Serve at 10-12°C

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Tradition White 2024

Terroir

·Clairette 40% / Bourboulenc 30% / Grenache blanc 15% / Roussanne 15%
·Rolled pebbles of La Crau and Les Serres
·Hand harvest, direct pressing
·Stainless steel fermentation 16-18°C, ageing on lees with bâtonnage, no oak

Tasting notes

·Crystalline straw yellow with green reflections
·Nose: small flowers (broom, elderflower, hawthorn), peach and pear, apricot, pomelo zest
·Palate: fleshy, full, salivating, mineral tension, exotic touch, long finish
·Serve at 10-12°C

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Tradition White 2025

Terroir

·Clairette 40% / Bourboulenc 30% / Grenache blanc 15% / Roussanne 15%
·Rolled pebbles of La Crau and Les Serres
·Hand harvest, direct pressing
·Stainless steel fermentation, ageing on lees with bâtonnage, no oak

Tasting notes

·Latest vintage, full tasting notes to be completed after first formal tasting

Awards

·Gold Medal : Concours Mondial des Féminalise 2026
·Gold Medal : Concours des Grands Vins de France 2026

Côtes-du-Rhône

Château La Côte 2023

Terroir

·Grenache 60% / Syrah 25% / Carignan 15%
·Clay soil covered with rolled pebbles
·Clairefontaine district, Pujaut heights
·Traditional vinification: destemming, crushing, 15-20 day maceration, stainless steel ageing

Tasting notes

·Brilliant garnet red
·Nose: garrigue (thyme, rosemary), juicy red and black fruits (cherry, blackberry, blueberry), toasted notes
·Palate: full, silky, fleshy fruits, sweet spices, undergrowth (moss, fern)
·Long finish on sweet liquorice and violet, melted tannins
·Serve at 16-18°C

IGP Vaucluse, Le Petit Caboche

Vin de Pays White 2024

Terroir

·Sauvignon 100%
·Direct pressing, fermentation at 16°C after clarification
·Regular bâtonnage, no malolactic, early bottling
·13% Vol.

Tasting notes

·Sparkling, pale gold yellow
·Nose: explosive exotic fruits (lychee, dragon fruit), white peach, quince, acacia flowers, citrus, boxwood
·Palate: mineral and suave, apricot, white peach, finish on citron
·Drink young, serve at 8-10°C

IGP Vaucluse, Le Petit Caboche

Vin de Pays Red 2023

Terroir

·Caladoc 40% / Marselan 30% / Egiodola 15% / Syrah 15%
·Average vine age 20 years
·Alluvium soils (Sorgues) + clay (Caderousse), 9 hectares

Tasting notes

·Deep red with violet reflections
·Nose: juicy black fruits (cherry, blackberry), sweet spices
·Palate: round, fleshy fruits, liquorice, violet, supple tannins
·Pairings: everyday wine, grilled meats, stews, cheeses
·Drink young, serve at 16-18°C

Beyond certification, a fundamental approach

Our environmental commitment

Our vision for the next five years is built around viticulture that respects the vine, the soil, and those who live from it.

—In the soil zero herbicide, regenerative farming, soil microbiology analyses, organic fungicides
—In the vineyard early disbudding, leaf removal adapted to varieties and climate, hedgerow planting under consideration, electric over-the-row tractor trials
—In the cellar from 2027 reds: cellar sorting, partial destemming, blending from vatting; whites: whole-bunch pressing, barrel ageing under consideration

The Emilie Boisson style

Our signature, our credo

Under Emilie's leadership, the Domaine's wines are characterized by aromatic freshness, elegance, volume, and length. The Boisson family's credo: our wines must remain accessible to everyone and dedicated to simple moments of sharing.

—Style freshness, elegance, volume, length
—Wines accessible to all
—A discreet family we prefer the vines to public relations

Critical acclaim, prestigious tables

Recognition and references

Consistent recognition in the international specialized press across our Châteauneuf-du-Pape range, and a presence on the finest tables, notably within the Accor group's luxury division.

Critical acclaim

95Jeb Dunnuck, Vieilles Vignes 2019
94Robert Parker, Création d'Emilie 2019
94Wine Enthusiast, Tradition red 2017
94Decanter, Vieilles Vignes 2020
93Jeb Dunnuck, Tradition white 2021

Prestigious tables

Hôtel Scribe Paris Opéra by Sofitel
Hôtel Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel
Hôtel Pullman Paris Montparnasse
Sofitel Quiberon Thalassa

Boutique façade of Père Caboche in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Domaine du Père Caboche Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Visit us

We will be delighted to welcome you to the Domaine for a tasting and discovery of our work in our seasonal boutique.

Domaine du Père Caboche
5 impasse Martial Imbart
F-84230 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
+33 (0)4 90 83 71 44

Tasting moment with bottles and glass in the cellar

Tasting glass engraved with the Châteauneuf-du-Pape crest

Caveau interior with stone arches, boxes and the iconic horseshoe

Vineyards leading to the Châteauneuf-du-Pape castle

Thank you

A vineyard isn't something you own; it's something you pass on.

Your contact: boisson@jpboisson.com