May 31, 2019 - Pernes-les-Fontaines and winetasting at Châteauneuf-du-Pape coop in Courthézon

We've finally found the wine coop for Châteauneuf-du-Pape. We were looking in the city of CNP (Châteauneuf-du-Pape) instead of the region. The coop is in a town called Courthézon - the next town over from Sarrians. How could we have waited so long?

But first, Chris, Ron, and Dave will hike around Pernes-les-Fontaines, a city we visited on a Saturday market day, long ago.

Leaving Pernes-les-Fontaines

A little chapel in the fields - still lovingly cared for

the chapel

Poppies are still in bloom - they have been since we arrived.

This hike was an easy stroll through vineyards and fields

Chris and Ron on the path

Cherries are starting to be in the markets. 

The river here is more of a canal.

Medieval entrance to the town

Ron and Chris on one of the bridges that cross the canal-river in Pernes-les-Fontaines

In the afternoon, we tasted wine at the coop in Courthézan and bought some wine to drink and to bring with to Brussels for Dan and Paulette. Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Yum.

This place was right under our noses. Next door to Sarrians - a 10 minute drive. How could we have missed it?

The sales floor is enticing.

See all the wines you can taste? We restrained ourselves.