Côtes du Rhône, Ventoux, Luberon… flick the switch to slow tourism for the day or a weekend as you visit three estates devoted to organic wine. Come and meet the enthusiastic men and women who tend to the grapes in each of these hand-picked destinations as you soak up vineyard life in the Vaucluse.
There is an oasis of calm in Côtes du Rhone with breath-taking views over the small chain of mountains known as the Dentelles de Montmirail and the Vaucluse plain below... It's in this staggering setting that Domaine de la Ferme Saint-Martin invites you to step into the shoes of an oenologist on a workshop devoted to assemblage. It’s the perfect way to learn all about the many different grape varieties grown in the Rhône Valley and blend them to your own liking!
Every nook and cranny of Château de Mille in the Luberon has a story to tell. The region’s oldest wine estate has a history and nature trail for you to follow on an in-depth visit you can enjoy at your own pace! Don’t miss the historic buildings, the archive or art exhibition, the wine museum, vineyard and biodiversity garden. And your taste buds won’t be left out in the cold, as you can taste three organic wines from the estate to round off the day.
If you want to unwind, make for Ventoux and enjoy a stay at Domaine du Plein Pagnier! As interested visitors follow the path through the estate, they can find out all about the history of the family and its long-standing commitment to organic wine-growing. After this superb walk (with commentary), what could be better than spending a silent night in the comfort of one of the estate’s three guest rooms? Open the windows wide early in the morning so you can savour the birdsong and spectacular view of Mont Ventoux. It’s a feeling of inner peace that wins visitors over every time.
La Maison des Vins
6 rue des Trois Faucons
84000 Avignon
Tel.: +33 (0)4 90 27 24 01
Email: umvr@umvr.fr