SYNDICAT DES VINS DU LUBERON

AOC Luberon has the privilege of being fully registered inside the Luberon Regional Natural Park, recognised as biosphere reserve by UNESCO, and therefore shares the same objective: preserving the territory by promoting its harmonious economic development. The vines grow on the hillsides of the Luberon mountain, enjoying exceptional conditions for their development, with a Provencal climate mixed with Alpine influences. Thanks to these cooler nights in summer, the wines of the Luberon are naturally well-balanced. The wine growers have a wide range of grape varieties to compose their wines. Syrah and grenache, emblematic grape varieties of the Rhône Valley, constitute the majority of blends in red and rosé; White grenache and vermentino are widely used in white wine blending. Structured and generous, the rosé wines of the Luberon will surprise many by their freshness and nose of red fruit, and are ideal for accompanying white meats or exotic cuisine. Balanced and elegant, red wines are gourmet ones, with fruity aromas and with spicy finish. At a table, they will do wonders on red meats, dishes in sauce or seasoned. Another more concentrated red style also exists, with a velvety texture and aromas of cocoa and ripe black fruits, perfect on meat of character, such as the lamb of the Luberon. Fresh and aromatic, white wines are characterized by their liveliness in the mouth and their elegance, with dominant floral notes, perfect with fish and goat cheese from the region. "Tasting a wine from the Luberon is also a way of tasting our beautiful mountain ", as Joël Bouscarle, president of the Union des vignerons de l'AOC Luberon says.