Domaine du Père CabocheDomaine du Père Caboche

The fruit of a long lineage of winemakers for four centuries

HVE certification

Domaine du Père Caboche in 7 key figures

Façade of Domaine du Père Caboche
700+years of presence in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
7generations of the Boisson family
74 hectares100% family owned
31 hectaresin AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape : 17 hectares on La Crau
Châteauneuf-du-Pape castle seen from the vineyards
1woman winemaker at the helm : Emilie Boisson
HVE 3environmental certification
La Crau vineyard at sunset
Accor Groupreferenced 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 / ChambellanBaptism 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 horseshoeTraditional horse harness, a tribute to the blacksmith heritageHistoric wooden wine press of the domaine

An uninterrupted transmission from father to children

The family tree

From Jean-Louis Boisson to Emilie Boisson, a continuous line of winemakers.

  1. 1777
    Jean-Louis Boisson & Elisabeth Chambellan
  2. 1787
    Louis Hippolyte
  3. 1905
    Théophile Boisson
  4. 1944
    Jean-Pierre Boisson
  5. Today
    Emilie Boisson, 7th generation

Chronological timeline

Key dates of the Domaine

  1. 1906
    3 hectares planted on La Crau : today's Elisabeth Chambellan cuvée
  2. 1972
    Jean-Pierre Boisson takes over the Domaine at 28 years old and develops bottle sales
  3. 1981
    Initiator of the 1st Vinexpo, beginning of export
  4. 2005
    Emilie Boisson joins the Domaine after her studies
  5. 2016
    Emilie takes the reins of the Domaine
Centennial vines on the La Crau pebbles at sunset, with the Châteauneuf-du-Pape castle tower in the distance

1906

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

  1. Planted for the birth of Théophile Boisson
  2. 3 hectares on the “La Crau” plateau
  3. Still in production 120 years later
  4. A vine, a heritage, a name
Black-and-white diptych: Jean-Pierre and Emilie Boisson in the vineyardsJean-Pierre BoissonEmilie Boisson

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, my father, Jean-Pierre Boisson, took over the estate with 15 hectares. Fifty years later, we cultivate 74 hectares. 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. And a fierce determination to keep passing it on.

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

The Père Caboche Manifesto

Our philosophy in five sentences

  1. We believe that greatness comes from perseverance.

    Seven centuries have taught us this.

  2. We believe that the vine is transmitted more than it is owned.

    Seven generations bear witness to this.

  3. We believe that elegance is better than strength.

    Our style is the expression of this.

  4. We believe that a great wine should be accessible to everyone enlightened amateurs and novices alike.

    Our generosity confirms this.

  5. We believe that discretion is better than popularity.

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. The Popes of Avignon built their summer residence here in the 14th century, making the village and its vineyard famous.

Map situating Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Domaine du Père Caboche near Avignon
Vines at the entrance of Châteauneuf-du-Pape with the village and castle tower in the backgroundClose-up of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape castle stoneworkView from the castle terrace over the Rhône valleyDramatic ruins of the medieval castle

Why is Châteauneuf-du-Pape so famous?

Vineyards with the Châteauneuf-du-Pape castle in the distance
19361st French wine AOC
1937Own embossed bottle
3,200 hectaresfor ~300 domains in the appellation
2,800 hoursof sun per year + Mistral wind
The four main soil types of Châteauneuf-du-Pape: rolled pebbles, clay, limestone and sand
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

Three appellations, the same high standards

74 hectares of family property

Domaine du Père Caboche's vineyard grows 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
  • 22 hectares in IGP Vaucluse with unusual grape varieties

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. Our 14 vineyard plots are located on the four main terroirs of the appellation.

Parcel map of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation showing the Père Caboche plots marked in red and yellowClose-up of the Père Caboche plots, identified in red and yellow across the four terroirs

Our flagship plot 17 hectares on the legendary plateau

The “La Crau” terroir

“La Crau” is one of the largest and most famous terroirs of the appellation, the land of choice for Grenache. Resting on a red clay subsoil where vine roots go down up to 3 meters deep, it is covered with dense round pebbles torn from the Alps and polished by the tumultuous Rhône, that absorb the sun's heat during the day to release it to the vines at night.

The La Crau vineyard and its rolled pebbles under a Provence skyA cluster of ripe Grenache noir grapes on the vine

Beyond certification, a fundamental approach

Our environmental commitment

HVE certification

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

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

From the vines…

Manual harvesting for Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines.

Strict rules for Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, severe grape sorting at the vines.

Low yield for Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines.

Gravity vinification and careful aging

…to our cellars

Our vinification cellar operates by gravity, allowing gentle work on the juices and Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines.

Reds

Manual harvest*Machine harvestPartial destemming*DestemmingCrushingAlcoholic fermentationPressingMalolactic fermentationAgeing in oak* & concreteAgeing in stainless steelFiltration & bottling

Whites & Rosés

Manual harvest*Machine harvestDestemmingCrushingSettlingAlcoholic fermentationRackingFiltration & bottling

* Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines

Our Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines are aged in oak barrels and concrete vats for 8 to 12 months. Other wines are aged in stainless vats.

Oak foudres in the gravity vinification cellar
Didier Boisson tending the family vines, with the domaine behind
Nicolas Boisson on the bottling line

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
Emilie Boisson tending the vines on the La Crau pebbles

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

A simple and effective range

  1. 3 cuvées

    Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    Tradition red, Elisabeth Chambellan, Tradition white

  2. 2 cuvées

    Côtes du Rhône

    Domaine du Père Caboche, Château La Côte

  3. 3 cuvées

    IGP Vaucluse, Le Petit Caboche

    red, white, rosé

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

  1. 95Jeb Dunnuck, Vieilles Vignes 2019
  2. 95Guide Dussert-Gerber, Elisabeth Chambellan 2023
  3. 94Wine Enthusiast, Tradition red 2017
  4. 94Decanter, Vieilles Vignes 2020
  5. 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
Tradition White 2025HVE certification

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Tradition White 2025

Grape varieties

  • ·Clairette 40% / Bourboulenc 30% / Grenache blanc 15% / Roussanne 15%

Terroir

  • ·Pebbles from La Crau and Les Serres

Winemaking

  • ·After hand-picking and sorting, the harvest is pressed immediately to free the juice, with no skin contact
  • ·Fermentation in stainless steel at low temperature (16-18°C)
  • ·Ageing on fine lees with regular stirring for a richer, fuller body — no oak
  • ·13% Vol.

Tasting notes

  • ·Bright, golden-yellow
  • ·Nose: intense and fresh, delicate flowers (broom, elder flower, hawthorn), white-fleshed fruit (pear, white peach), enhanced by citrus notes and a subtle touch of ginger
  • ·Palate: both generous, delicate and mineral, pear, vine peach, dried apricot, flinty notes, gentle citron nuances, long-lasting finish
  • ·An elegant and full-flavoured wine
  • ·Serve at 10-12°C

Awards

  • ·Gold Medal : Concours Mondial des Féminalise 2026
  • ·Gold Medal : Concours des Grands Vins de France 2026
Tradition White 2024HVE certification

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Tradition White 2024

Grape varieties

  • ·Clairette 40% / Bourboulenc 30% / Grenache blanc 15% / Roussanne 15%

Terroir

  • ·Rolled pebbles of La Crau and Les Serres

Winemaking

  • ·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
Tradition White 2020HVE certification

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Tradition White 2020

Grape varieties

  • ·Clairette 40% / Bourboulenc 30% / Grenache blanc 15% / Roussanne 15%

Terroir

  • ·Rolled pebbles of La Crau and Les Serres

Winemaking

  • ·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
Tradition White 2016HVE certification

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Tradition White 2016

Grape varieties

  • ·Clairette 40% / Bourboulenc 30% / Grenache blanc 15% / Roussanne 15%

Terroir

  • ·Pebbles from La Crau and Les Serres

Winemaking

  • ·Hand harvest and sorting, direct pressing
  • ·Low-temperature stainless steel fermentation (16-18°C), no malolactic, ageing on lees, no oak

Tasting notes

  • ·Bright gold with green highlights
  • ·Nose: intense, refined white flowers and peach
  • ·Palate: full and deep, white-flesh fruit, citrus, hints of exotic fruit
  • ·Smooth, elegant and long finish
  • ·Serve at 10-12°C
Tradition Red 2024HVE certification

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Tradition Red 2024

Grape varieties

  • ·Grenache 80% / Syrah 15% / Mourvèdre 5%

Terroir

  • ·The four main soils of the appellation: limestone, rolled pebbles, sandstone-clay and sand
  • ·The most important: the famous La Crau plateau and its rolled pebbles, planted to Grenache

Winemaking

  • ·Manual harvest, picked at full maturity and hand-sorted, destemmed according to variety and vintage, then crushed
  • ·Permanent temperature control, taste-led maceration (about 1 month)
  • ·After blending, ageing in oak foudres and stainless steel tanks
  • ·14.5% Vol.

Tasting notes

  • ·Deep red garnet with slight bluish hues
  • ·Nose: generous and expressive — volume, richness and freshness, ripe black cherry, blackcurrant juice, garrigue
  • ·Palate: full and velvety, blueberry, blackcurrant, fresh spices, a touch of sweet liquorice, hints of undergrowth, present yet well-integrated tannins, long finish
  • ·A terroir-driven wine combining complexity, freshness and elegance, with a fine ageing potential
  • ·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
Tradition Red 2023HVE certification

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Tradition Red 2023

Grape varieties

  • ·Grenache 80% / Syrah 15% / Mourvèdre 5%

Terroir

  • ·The four main soils: limestone, rolled pebbles, sandstone-clay and sand
  • ·La Crau plateau dominant

Winemaking

  • ·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
Cuvée Elisabeth Chambellan 2023HVE certification

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, old vines

Cuvée Elisabeth Chambellan 2023

Grape varieties

  • ·All 13 appellation grape varieties, from our very old vines
  • ·Grenache 88% / Syrah 10%
  • ·2% Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Clairette, Vaccarèse, Bourboulenc, Roussanne, Picardan, Counoise, Muscardin, Picpoul, Terret noir
  • ·Vine age: 80–100 years

Terroir

  • ·La Crau, rolled pebbles

Winemaking

  • ·Harvested by hand from very old La Crau vines, picked at full maturity and hand-sorted
  • ·Whole bunches crushed, temperature-controlled, taste-led maceration
  • ·Half the blend aged in concrete vats, half in oak foudres, for about 12 months

Tasting notes

  • ·Deep ruby red with bluish hues
  • ·Nose: classy and complex, typical of the best Grenache terroirs on rolled pebbles — pure, dense and harmonious, ripe black fruits (black cherry, blackcurrant), soft spices (pepper, rosemary), undergrowth, leather, a touch of musk
  • ·Palate: full-bodied with a lovely mineral tension, rounded, fleshy black fruit, soft liquorice, light tobacco, a hint of dark chocolate
  • ·Dense and smooth tannins, ample and long finish — an outstanding balance between concentration, depth and elegance
  • ·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
Cuvée Elisabeth Chambellan 2016HVE certification

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, old vines

Cuvée Elisabeth Chambellan 2016

Grape varieties

  • ·Grenache 88% / Syrah 10% / 2% Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Clairette and other appellation varieties
  • ·Old vines, all 13 appellation grape varieties

Terroir

  • ·La Crau, rolled pebbles

Winemaking

  • ·Hand harvest, light crushing and destemming, temperature-controlled maceration (~1 month)
  • ·14 months ageing: half concrete vats, half oak foudres

Tasting notes

  • ·Deep ruby red with purple highlights
  • ·Nose: classy, typical of the best Grenache terroirs on rolled pebbles, ripe blackcurrant and raspberry, several spicy notes
  • ·Palate: powerful and voluptuous, fresh jammy black fruits, raspberry coulis, spices
  • ·Very silky tannins, long and smooth finish — a wine with character
  • ·Serve at 18°C
Domaine du Père Caboche Red 2025HVE certification

Côtes-du-Rhône

Domaine du Père Caboche Red 2025

Grape varieties

  • ·Grenache 53% / Syrah 20% / Carignan 15% / Marselan 8% / Mourvèdre 3% / Cinsault 1%

Winemaking

  • ·All grape varieties destemmed and lightly crushed
  • ·Permanent temperature control, traditional maceration (about 14 days)
  • ·Short ageing in stainless steel tanks to preserve the fruity potential
  • ·14% Vol.

Tasting notes

  • ·Garnet red
  • ·Nose: intense and pure, red fruits (cherry, blackcurrant, strawberry), gentle spices (grey pepper), notes evoking Provence (fresh fig, garrigue-thyme, bay leaf), floral, undergrowth, violet, licorice, orange blossom
  • ·Palate: generous and expressive, remarkable richness and finesse of tannins, supported by rare freshness and minerality
  • ·A long and distinguished finish
  • ·Serve at 16-18°C
Château La Côte 2023HVE certification

Côtes-du-Rhône

Château La Côte 2023

Grape varieties

  • ·Grenache 60% / Syrah 25% / Carignan 15%

Terroir

  • ·Clay soil covered with rolled pebbles
  • ·Clairefontaine district, Pujaut heights

Winemaking

  • ·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
Vin de Pays Red 2024HVE certification

IGP Vaucluse, Le Petit Caboche

Vin de Pays Red 2024

Grape varieties

  • ·Caladoc 40% / Marselan 30% / Egiodola 15% / Syrah 15%

Winemaking

  • ·Grapes picked at full pulp maturity, traditional winemaking
  • ·Permanent temperature control and limited oxygen during fermentation, to preserve freshness and fruit
  • ·Early bottling
  • ·14.5% Vol.

Tasting notes

  • ·Deep ruby red with purple highlights
  • ·Nose: intense, ripe red fruits and sweet licorice, lifted by hints of dried leaves and spices
  • ·Palate: round, fleshy and ripe red fruit, soft well-rounded tannins
  • ·Smooth finish with a touch of menthol — a wine of character, fruit and freshness, lovely to drink now
  • ·Serve at 16-18°C
Vin de Pays White 2025HVE certification

IGP Vaucluse, Le Petit Caboche

Vin de Pays White 2025

Grape varieties

  • ·Sauvignon 100%

Winemaking

  • ·Direct pressing of the grapes, fermentation after clarification at low temperature (16°C)
  • ·Regular lees stirring, no malolactic fermentation
  • ·Very early bottling so the wine keeps all its aromas and freshness
  • ·13% Vol.

Tasting notes

  • ·Bright, gold-yellow
  • ·Nose: intense and fresh, explosive exotic fruits (pineapple, lychee, dragon fruit), elderflower syrup, subtle vegetal notes
  • ·Palate: smooth and mineral, fruit flavours of the nose, fine citrus blossom and flinty notes
  • ·A wide aromatic range, a pleasure wine pairing appeal and finesse, to drink young
  • ·Serve at 8-10°C
Vin de Pays Rosé 2025HVE certification

IGP Vaucluse, Le Petit Caboche

Vin de Pays Rosé 2025

Grape varieties

  • ·Carignan 40% / Cinsault 30% / Caladoc 30%

Winemaking

  • ·Direct pressing, fermentation of the clarified juice at low temperature (16°C)
  • ·Regular lees stirring, early bottling to keep all the fruit and freshness
  • ·12.5% Vol.

Tasting notes

  • ·Bright, pale pink
  • ·Nose: fresh and fruity, notes of redcurrant and raspberry
  • ·Palate: a balance of richness and minerality, fleshy red fruits, candy-like aromas, a hint of white pepper
  • ·A fresh, smooth finish reminiscent of pink grapefruit, all in finesse — a wine to drink young
  • ·Serve at 8-10°C
Boutique façade of Père Caboche in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Domaine du Père Caboche Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Let’s come and 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