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Échansonnerie des Papes - The brotherhood
of wine
The brotherhood of wine in Chateauneuf du Pape was founded in 1967 on the initiative
of
Philippe Dufays (Domaine Nalys). Its officiall name is "Échansonnerie des Papes".
Échanson is the French word for cupbearer. The name refers to the men who
served the wines for the popes and his men in Avignon in the 14th century. On
the homepage
of the brotherhood they say it this way
"The châteauneuf Brotherhood was founded
by Dr. Dufays for the purpose of paying an everlasting tribute to glorious times
past. The ceremonies of the Brotherhood are inspired by the very history of the
Papal Court when the Cup-Bearers - just like today - served our wines to
prominent guests."
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The brotherhood consists of three various
categories of members: - Camériers et Grands Camériers. Twice a year is arranged a ceremonial party with
enthronement of new members (Membres d'honneur) in the cellar at the pope's
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members of honour receive 3 things, a key to the pope's wine cellar, a diploma and a magnum bottle of Chateauneuf du Pape - without a label. To the ceremony of entronement is served a candlelight dinner and there are speeches, songs, dances and of course the famous red and white wines of Chateauneuf du Pape which contribute to creating a joyous atmosphere. |
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In 2005 Paul Coulon (to the right) was succeeded as
president of the brotherhood
by Francoise Bérard (to the left). Paul Coulon continues as vice-president.
The photo is from the enthronement of new members 10 December 2005
You can see more from this occasion here
Address: Echansonnerie des Papes
Route de Courthezon,
84320 Châteauneuf-Du-Pape
Tel. 490 837 580
E-mail
Homepage:
http://www.echansonnerie-despapes.com
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Updated 05-02-2006
