Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Mirande

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See Also
Rhône Valley
City and Country
Château La Nerthe
Restaurant La Beaugravière
A Taste of Provence
La Bastide de Capelongue
Michel Tardieu
Auberge La Fenière
The BattleFor Pic
Prime Time for Pinot Noir
Steep Slopes, Sleepy Towns
Old Dogs, New Tricks
Fair Weather, Friendly Wines
Inside Wine: The Truth About Tannins
A Fine Kettle of Fish
E.Guigal
La Pyramide
Domaine de Clairefontaine
The Soul Of Syrah
Jean-Louis Chave
Les Cèdres
Domaine des Buis

William Echikson
Issue: May 15, 2001

May 15th, 2001 Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Mirande When a German couple bought a former cardinal's mansion in Avignon, in 1987, their plans to transform it into a luxury hotel looked like folly. The decor was dark, sinister, 19th century Gothic.