Clos des Brusquieres is one of the few Chateuneuf du Pape producers that makes only one wine. The estate produces a red Chateauneuf du Pape which is usually a blend of grapes that feature 80% , 10% and 10% . The vines are old at close to 85 years of age.Clos des Brusquieres owns 8 hectares of vines in Chateauneuf du Pape. Most of their vines are situated in Brusquieres, hence the name. Some fans of this estate have nicknamed the wine the poor man’s Bonneau, referring to Henri Bonneau. This is because the owner is related to Henri Bonneau. Henri Bonneau is the uncle and godfather to Claude Courtil, the owner. Claude Courtil learned much of what he knows about wine making from Henri Bonneau.
Grenache is the most adapted grape variety , the property is divied in 60 % Grenache, 30 % Syrah and 10% Mourvedre, with an average of 60 years old vines