Wine estates Luberon

At the foot of the Grand Luberon, north of Aix-en-Provence, Château Val Joanis covers 400 hectares of preserved nature with 110 hectares of vines planted between pine and olive trees. The great diversity of the terroirs (limestone, pebbles, red clay) allows us to produce rich and elegant reds, fine and racy whites and fresh and tasty rosés. Here wines rhyme with conviviality, especially in summer with the Apéros de Val Jo and the Festival Les Musicales dans les Vignes de Provence. The gardens classified as "Remarkable Gardens" are worth a visit.

Come to La Cavale to discover the Luberon through organic wines, olive oils and honey, reflecting the vision of Paul Dubrule, its owner. In the magnificent cellar, you will have the possibility of tasting the wines or of taking a guided tour of the cellar. You will be able to stroll through the store, offering a diverse range of wine and spirits from around the world. You will also have the possibility to have a drink on the terrace in the heart of the Luberon accompanied by local sweet or savory specialties.

Make Saint-Pierre de Méjans your wine tourism stopover in the Luberon, where viticulture has a long tradition. Jean-Marc and Wendy Gobbi, the new owners, have restored this fortified ^12th-century Benedictine priory to its former glory by developing the 13-hectare vineyard. The wines - which have won medals at competitions in San Francisco and Houston - come in powerful reds, lively rosés and delicate whites. Honey, olive oil and lavender are available on site.

The twenty-hectare vineyard has been classified AOC Ventoux since 1973. It produces Luberon wines with a strong personality, thanks to careful soil management and gentle winemaking that respects the work of nature. The result is two flagship cuvées: the fruity "Terre d'Ocres" in all three colors, and the powerful "Hautes Pierres" in red and white. As well as sweet wines. The domaine has won numerous awards. The wines are very good. The cellar regularly hosts artists' exhibitions.

Created in 1990 by Jean-Claude Chasson, the vineyard extends over 70 ha: 23 ha at the foot of the ochre cliffs of Roussillon in the AOC Ventoux appellation, 22 ha spread between Bonnieux, Lacoste and Maubec in the AOC Luberon appellation, and 5 ha of Vaucluse vins de pays harvested from young vines. Combining modern techniques with ancestral winemaking methods, the vineyard produces renowned wines: AOC Luberon Domaine Chasson in all three colors.

Situated south of the Luberon massif, almost on the banks of the Durance, this 54-hectare vineyard set in a beautiful estate has belonged to the Descours family since 1981. Château La Verrerie is one of the jewels in the appellation's crown. Small yields, manual harvesting, gravity-fed vinification...: extreme care is taken in the production of the wines to ensure total control over their quality. The wines are produced in all three colors. La Verrerie also produces olive oils in three fruity varieties: black, ripe and green.

Created in 1923 by a handful of wine growers, the Cave du Luberon is still maintained by passionate enthusiasts. The vineyard extends on the sunny slopes of the municipalities around Maubec. The philosophy here is to maintain traditional vinification from typical grape varieties in the region: Grenache, syrah, carignan, mourvèdre, cinsault. The winery produces two names "PDO Luberon" and "PDO Ventoux", wines from Vaucluse countries and table wine in red, rosé and white.

It's an estate handed down from generation to generation, in a privileged location. It includes the winery, the Musée des Arts et des Métiers du Vin (Museum of the Arts and Crafts of Wine). This is an opportunity to discover monumental antique wine presses and old wine-making equipment, a reception room and a gîte in a 1750 dwelling. Overlooked by the Mourre Nègre, the 18-hectare vineyard is grouped in a single block around the winery. The result is traditional red wines with a strong personality, concentrated and well-balanced. Favorite: "L'Agitateur", named after a museum piece.

For over 20 years, the Pichot family has linked its history to that of Domaine des Marchands. As independent winegrowers, they offer a variety of wines, from the most uncomplicated to the most gourmet. The cultivation method adopted is in line with the global approach of sustainable agriculture, with a measured and justified use of inputs, while seeking to reconcile production and preservation of the environment. The Cuvée des Enfants - AOP Luberon - offers delicious, aromatic wines in the great tradition of southern wines. Les Terrasses, on the other hand, embody gourmet, elegant wines, combining complexity and balance thanks to meticulous plot selection and controlled yields. As for the IGPs, they are made with an emphasis on lightness and fruit. Several of these nectars won awards in 2023. The winegrowing family awaits you at the boutique for visits and tastings.

Alexandra and Allan Wilson have owned this estate since 2002. 20 hectares of vines in a single block on a clay-limestone terroir produce wines in all three colors, made from Grenache noir and blanc, Syrah and Ugni blanc grapes, which have been certified AB since 2010. The cellar, which backs onto a mound for quality ageing, is another asset, along with the winemaker's expertise in combining modern and traditional techniques. All production is bottled on the estate. Rosés and whites are quickly bottled, while red wines are matured in oak barrels or concrete vats.

On the hill of Les Puy, the view is superb, a good reason to go up to this address where the welcome of the Leclercq family will confirm your decision. Claude Leclercq and his sons, Alexandre and Benoît, run a 30 ha estate, 10 ha of which are planted with AOC Ventoux vines. Their AOC Ventoux vintages are available in a range of pretty wines: a salmon-coloured rosé with an intense nose of red and white fruits; it is a wine for summer moods. Tradition - a cuvée aged in oak barrels, with a deep ruby colour and spicy notes.

This former residence of the bishops of Apt, the rock-built Château de Mille, is well worth a visit, both for the magnificent site and for the estate's wines. The 32 hectares of vines are cultivated between 350 and 400 meters above sea level. This is a terroir on the northern foothills of the Luberon, complex with limestone and very stony soils. Yields are low. Vinification is carried out the old-fashioned way, in century-old oak tuns, where the red wines can develop their aromas for at least two years.

A 400-year-old holm oak reigns over Domaine Beauvence, the emblem of a preserved land. Taken over in 2018 by a passionate couple, this estate is distinguished by its diversity, for in addition to the wines it produces, it also produces olive oils, honey and lavender. The estate's vines produce rosé, red and white wines from six grape varieties: Roll, Grenache Noir, Cinsaut, Ugni Blanc, Roussanne and Syrah. The grapes are harvested by hand, and most of the vinification takes place in barrels. The Domaine offers three distinct cuvées, all of excellent quality.

Château les Eydins is an 18-hectare wine estate, run by Serge Seignon since 1999. Winegrower for 4 generations, he has taken up the torch. Passionate about nature, he decided to apply for organic certification of his vineyard in 2000. In the cellar, rough concrete vats allow the red wines to be vinified in the traditional way, favouring their maturation by regulating temperatures and extracting aromas. Some vintages are then matured in barrels of 2 to 5 wines in the cellar to round out the tannins.

It's a beautiful property where we work in the respect of the traditions and the land. The estate is cultivated in organic farming. The vines extend over 8 ha of hillsides allowing us to produce AOC Luberon wines in all 3 colours. The harvest is entirely manual. The vintages of the estate are distinguished by the harmony of the blend of grape varieties for the white and red Aquarelle vintages as well as for the red La Melchiorte vintage. The estate has 400 olive trees, mainly from the Aglandau variety.

They are located at the foot of Gordes and the vines on the southern foothills of the Monts de Vaucluse. The vines benefit from a favourable exposure for generous and fruity wines in AOP Ventoux and IGP Vaucluse. Etienne and his wife,^4th generation winemakers, are very friendly; if you call them they will be happy to show you their cellar and share this moment with you. In 2019, Bénabar was the sponsor of the rosé wine Mon amour...

Aureto is the 5-star Coquillade Village Relais & Châteaux wine estate. The 36 ha of vines are cultivated using integrated farming methods in AOP Ventoux and AOP Luberon. The cellar, equipped with a stainless steel vat room and a barrel cellar, enables us to vinify in the best possible conditions. The quality of the wines is the property's primary objective, which is reflected in the numerous medals and citations in the best wine guides. The tasting cellar is the ideal place to discover the cuvées, which are named after the wind (Autan, Tramontane, Maestrale...).

2 km from the centre of Grambois, on the road to Peypin-d'Aigues. This family domain has been specialized in organic farming since 1992. Based on manual and craft methods, the "Look Me come" domain creates original, subtyped and appreciated wines of connoisseurs. Its wines AOC-du-Luberon (in white, red and rosé) obtained medals and qualifications. Production remains confidential (about 5 000 bottles per year), which shows the sincerity and quality of each wine. And chut… they are preparing to work the vine with horses!

La Bastide du Claux is a winegrowing estate founded in 2002 by Sylvain Morey, combining Burgundy winegrowing tradition with the innovation of the Luberon AOC winegrowing region on some 15 hectares. This fragmented vineyard offers a diversity of soils, climates and exposures, dictating the work of the winemakers: highlighting the particularities of the terroir to produce different ranges of wine. La Bastide is not open to the public, but you'll find these 7 cuvées in three colors at numerous retailers in the region.