Wine estates Drôme

In the heart of the Domaine de Provensol, this magnificent building, a former fortified farmhouse, houses five comfortable and tastefully decorated guest rooms and a gîte. The view of the vineyards, the surrounding hills and even Mont Ventoux is breathtaking. All around are the vineyards of Dominique Thouroude, who runs the estate and produces organic wines with catchy names: Coucou rosé, Coucou rouge, Sainte Perpétue, La Bohème, Prélude... But also various fruits and vegetables, also organically grown. The establishment also offers a table d'hôtes.

Founded in 1950, the Cave coopérative Jaillance produces Clairette de Die Doux and Brut, organic and biodynamic, Impériale, Icône, Cybèle... Alcohol-free is Delight, a sparkling Muscat. Jaillance produces the other Diois AOCs, Crémant de Die and Châtillon-en-Diois wines, white, rosé or red, as well as Crémant de Bordeaux and Crémant de Loire. There's also a selection of excellent partner wines from the Rhône Valley. Visit the Bar à Bulles for a tasting session with expert advice. There's also a local delicatessen and the MuséOBulles.

The Cave coopérative de Tain is a benchmark for pleasure and oenology. Established since 1933, at the foot of the famous Hermitage hill, the Cave de Tain, leading producer of the northern crus (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Cornas and Saint-Péray), has been awarded the Vignobles et Découvertes and Vignerons engagés labels. Its wines, which respect terroirs and biodiversity, are recognized the world over for their excellence. On-site advice and tasting. A second Cave de Tain boutique has opened opposite La Cité du Chocolat.

The house has existed since 1884. It is one of the region's must-see places! Today, the Vineum of Domaines Paul Jaboulet Ainé is at the same time a cellar, a tasting room, a wine bar and a restaurant. At the foot of the Hermitage hill, it is a delicious and warm address. You are here in a wine fief where the Jaboulet house has been working for more than two centuries in the respect of the vine and which offers a table full of flavours.

On the road to Clairette de Die, you must visit the cellars of Barsac, the stronghold of independent winegrowers. The Maillefaud cellar is run by Jean-Denis and Nicolas Maillefaud, who have been running an estate for five generations and are a good example of the winegrowers of the Diois who are proud of their land. They perpetuate their know-how with passion, and show us around their estate and taste their wines, which regularly win awards at the highest level. A friendly address where the grape-pickers form a beautiful, loyal and cosmopolitan team.

Eyguebelle takes its name from the abbey of Aiguebelle where Cistercian monks developed several recipes for complex plant liqueurs. A knowledge that has been passed down from generation to generation until 1996, when the brand became secular. Come here to discover, during a visit, all the fruit syrups of the region which made its reputation but also the pastis and the walnut cream; without forgetting the famous elixir of life made of plants and fruits elaborated in the Middle Ages in the abbey. At the end of the visit, a beautiful store!

The estate is built around the three ambassadors of the local trio: wines, truffles and lavender. The winning trio! Two small kilometres separate the Montine estate from the centre of Grignan, the time to dream of the sublime combinations that can be found between truffles and wines from the Grignan-les-Adhémar, Vinsobres and Côtes-du-Rhône appellations. You can taste the wines in the cellar, but also discover truffles and lavender essence in the shop. Also on the programme are winegrower picnics and food truck and wine evenings. There are also gîtes on site.

It is an institution! The origins of the estate date back to 1808. Today, the seventh generation of Chapoutier is at the helm. Even if this estate remains the most important producer of Hermitage, it has diversified towards other regions. Little by little, the vineyard has been transformed into a biodynamic culture. This truculent winemaker was also a pioneer in the translation of labels into Braille... Chapoutier exports all over the world. The plus : it is also a school with oenology courses and initiation to wine tasting.

The estate was created in 1978 by Aimée and André Mazurd, the parents of the current owner, but the Mazurd family has lived off the vine for four generations. It covers 118 hectares in the Côtes-du-Rhône and Côtes-du-Rhône Villages appellations, and even in the Rasteau appellation, spread over different communes and different terroirs, which allows for a parcel-by-parcel selection and the production of typical wines. Good red wines aged in oak barrels. It is possible to visit the cellars on reservation.

It is the third generation of winegrowers to produce this well-known organic wine. The vines of the Domaine du Rieu-Frais blossom on the marl soils of the beautiful Ennuyée valley, on 30 ha combining 9 grape varieties. The vinification, like the cultivation, is done organically and by hand. The winemaker offers free visits of the cellars and oenology courses. The domain produces a white chardonnay, a white viognier, a rosé of syrah, and many red wines. Also a very good organic grape juice.

For over 45 years, Domaine La Rosière has been perpetuating a tradition of terroir-driven wines, using local grape varieties from the Baronnies hillsides. The reds feature Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. White wines feature Viognier and Chardonnay. Wines with poetic names: Confidence, Héritage, Chardonette and La Vertue. Part of the estate's production is also organic, under the Bio'ronnies label for red, rosé and white wines. A particular favorite is the sparkling Chardonnay rosé.

Sport and viticulture go hand in hand! Leplan-Vermeersch is a family wine estate of 24 ha, created by Dirk Vermeersch, a former car driver. In 1986, he obtained his first "victories" with a 2003 (two stars in the Hachette wine guide) then with a 2006 Châteauneuf-du-Pape (95 out of 100 in the Parker guide). The estate produces a diverse range of organic wines from local (single) grape varieties such as Aramon, Carignan, Grenache, Syrah and Viognier. He is assisted by Ann, his daughter, an oenologist, and Sébastien, his son-in-law, a former rugby player.

A magnificent estate created in 1964 by Odette and Henri Bour. Descended from a long line of winegrowers, the Bour family set out to build an estate that respected tradition. In 1974, the construction of a vinification cellar enabled them to showcase the products of their terroir. Since then, their efforts have been rewarded with over 200 medals. The winery is located in the heart of an ^18th-century bastide. A warm welcome and a variety of events: introduction to wine tasting, educational walks, gourmet moments, wine and truffles...

The history of the Chapoton estate goes back to the reign of Louis XIV and the beautiful bastide, located at the foot of the village, was built at the end of the 18th century. Part of the wine-making cellar is located within the old walls. Among the exceptional terroirs of this estate, the one located at the top of the massif of Uchaux and Rochegude. The vineyard covers 60 hectares, spread over 4 communes, Rochegude with the Uchaux massif, Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes and Cairanne. The wines reach, after years of hard work, an excellent quality. Dare to try the Rouge Pif!

On a magnificent estate, Étienne Pochon farms some 15 hectares and vinifies in a restored château, aging his barrels in ancient vaulted rooms. The vineyard has been farmed organically since 2014. The estate's reds are solid and full-bodied (cuvée château Curson). The "domaine" white has a certain finesse, while the "château" develops more fatness and bite. Don't miss the Cuvée Étienne Pochon, whose fruity flavors will seduce even the most demanding palates...

You can't miss this estate, located at the entrance of the village coming from Die, at the edge of the beautiful vineyard houses staked out from parcel to parcel, at the foot of the Vercors massif. Park in the cellar's car park and go for a walk through the vineyards before discovering the cellar. The Maupas estate, a small organic farm, was created in 1992 by Jérôme Cayol. The soil is worked with a draught horse and the grapes are harvested by hand. In the cellar, you can find clairette-de-die, Châtillon wines in the three colours and local products.

Baron d'Escalin brings together two estates: Vergobbi and Escalin. This vineyard is planted below the Barony of La Garde-Adhémar. The cellar is an invitation to a convivial discovery. Here, you'll find traditional Vergobbi cuvées, as well as the more confidential d'Escalin range of wines. The estate is run with respect for the environment (i.e. without pesticides or herbicides) and tradition, while integrating modernity.

Mas Théo is the result of the heritage of three family farms: the Théolas, specializing mainly in sheep rearing; the Clapiers, with vines and cereals; and the Bes, with sheep, cereals and vines. When Laurent, the last descendant of the Clapier family, took over in 1999, he integrated winemaking into the estate's activities. Mas Théo produces straightforward, affordable AOP Grignan-les-Adhémar wines, organic since 2004 and biodynamic since 2012, matured in cool, damp old chalk rock quarries.

This organic estate has been in the same family for 4 generations. In the heart of the Drôme Provençale, it combines the cultivation of vines and olive trees. Jean-Marc and Guillaume Rocheville manage a vineyard of 11 ha, harvest by hand and vinify their production. The Rocheville family proposes the discovery of its vineyard, its olive grove and its orchards, through a Rando terroir discovery trail accessible to all. Also, a treasure hunt "Discovering the secrets of nature". Without forgetting to stop by the eco-built store.

Mentioned as early as 1850, the vineyard of this magnificent château was replanted by the Marchal family in 1975 on an 8-hectare hillside. The Marchals have done a lot for the recognition of Brézème wine. This estate, protected by low walls, is now run by the eleven children of the Marchal family and their descendants. They have wonderfully enhanced the place by planting fruit trees: oaks, kiwis, pear trees, fig trees, apricot trees. You will find at the Brézème cellar in the 3 colours. Sustainable viticulture, natural grassing, manual harvest.