ProducerChâteauneuf-du-Pape
Château Sixtine
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Fourth-generation Diffonty family estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, rooted there since 1673
About Château Sixtine
Château Sixtine is a family estate at 10 route de Courthézon in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, between Orange and Avignon. The Diffonty family has grown vines in the area since 1673, and Jean-Marc Diffonty, of the fourth generation, has run the estate since 1990. It makes red Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre and a white from Roussanne, and sells wine and offers tastings at the estate.
Who Is This For?
For drinkers who want Châteauneuf-du-Pape from a long-established family estate, with a classic Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre red.
Wines of Château Sixtine
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Château Sixtine?
- It is at 10 route de Courthézon in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, between Orange and Avignon.
- Who runs Château Sixtine?
- Jean-Marc Diffonty, of the fourth generation of the Diffonty family, has run it since 1990.
- How long has the family been in the area?
- The Diffonty family has grown vines there since 1673.
- Which grapes does Château Sixtine use?
- Its red uses Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, and its white uses Roussanne.
- Can I taste and buy at the estate?
- Yes. The estate offers free tastings and sells wine on site.