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On the Crau plateau at Bédarrides, Famille Brunier farm 70 hectares of Châteauneuf-du-Pape across galets roulés and red clay soils, currently in organic conversion. Founded in 1891 by Henri Brunier, the estate is now in the hands of its sixth generation — Nicolas, Édouard and Manon — who joined between 2015 and 2018, bringing fresh rigour to a house already defined by its command of Grenache Noir and deep-rooted sense of terroir. At Halles Quercamps, we have selected this estate for the consistency of its age-worthy reds and the character of its whites — both faithful expressions of one of the Rhône Valley's most clearly defined terroirs. A dependable reference for anyone seeking Châteauneuf-du-Pape at its most complete.

Established at Bédarrides since 1891, Famille Brunier ranks among the most deeply rooted producers in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. Seventy hectares on the Crau plateau, a sixth generation now at the helm, and an ongoing commitment to organic conversion: this is an estate that combines historical depth with genuine contemporary ambition.

A benchmark terroir on the Crau plateau

The plateau de la Crau is widely regarded as one of the most distinctive sectors within Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The soils here are characterised by their famous galets roulés — large, smooth, heat-retaining pebbles — lying over red clay and sand, with pockets of Miocene molasse beneath. This combination delivers wines of structure and warmth without heaviness, with the clay providing moisture retention during the dry Provençal summers. The varied exposures across the plateau allow the estate to work with a broad palette of ripening profiles, a significant advantage when managing a range that spans both red and white wines.

Over a century of family history

The estate was founded in 1891 by Henri Brunier, and its name derives from a rather singular piece of local history: a relay tower from Claude Chappe's optical telegraph network, installed on the property in 1821. That tower remains a defining landmark of the estate's identity. The Brunier family took full ownership of the vignobles in 1980, consolidating what had already become a serious Châteauneuf-du-Pape address. Between 2015 and 2018, the sixth generation — Nicolas, Édouard and Manon Brunier — joined the team, each bringing their own expertise to bear on viticulture, winemaking and commercial development. Their arrival has given fresh momentum to an estate already well regarded across the appellation.

Organic conversion and a considered approach to viticulture

Famille Brunier is currently engaged in organic conversion across its 70 hectares — a meaningful commitment given the scale of the domaine and the demands of the southern Rhône climate. The grape varieties cultivated reflect the full breadth of the appellation's traditions: Grenache Noir leads the red blends, supported by Mourvèdre, Syrah and Cinsault, while the whites draw on Clairette and Roussanne. This diversity of varieties, combined with the complexity of the Crau soils, gives the winemaking team considerable flexibility in building wines of genuine depth and typicity.

The wine range

Famille Brunier produces both red and white Châteauneuf-du-Pape from their Vallée du Rhône holdings. The range reflects the estate's dual ambition: structured, cellar-worthy wines that also deliver pleasure in their youth.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge — Grenache Noir-led blends with Mourvèdre, Syrah and Cinsault; generous, structured wines built for the medium to long term.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc — Clairette and Roussanne-based whites; aromatic, textured, and among the more characterful expressions of white Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Why we have selected Famille Brunier

At Halles Quercamps, we have followed Famille Brunier closely for several years, and our reasons for listing them are straightforward. First, the consistency: across vintages and across the range, these wines deliver on the promise of the Crau terroir without resorting to over-extraction or cosmetic winemaking. Second, the trajectory: the arrival of the sixth generation has sharpened the estate's focus, and we have seen a clear step up in precision since 2015. Third, the whites — too often overlooked in Châteauneuf-du-Pape — are genuinely worth seeking out here, offering a different but equally compelling window onto the appellation. We recommend these wines to confirmed Rhône enthusiasts looking to cellar serious bottles, as well as to those who enjoy pairing structured southern reds with slow-roasted lamb, wild boar or aged hard cheeses. The whites, meanwhile, are a natural match for rich fish dishes or poultry with cream.

Explore the full range from Famille Brunier

Browse all available red and white Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Famille Brunier in our selection below, and find the bottles best suited to your cellar or your table.

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