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Harvest time in Vaucluse © Chateau-Pesquier

Top unique ways to discover the vineyards

Harvest time

The grape harvest is like a ballet: the harvesters seem to dance through the vines, secateurs in hand, and the tractors perform their own choreography as they transport the grapes to the wine cellars, with the promise of divine nectars in tow.
The harvest is also the time to dive into the history of wine in Vaucluse: trips along vineyard paths to learn all there is to know about the grape varieties, a break in a museum to discover the tools used in the vineyards, tasting workshops, and more – learn about the Vaucluse vineyards through objects, colours, and flavours!

Paths through the vineyards to discover the terroirs and grape varieties

Wine first and foremost signifies a vine, a grape variety, and a terroir: from the pebbly ground of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to the limestone foothills of Ventoux and the clay soil of the Luberon plain, set off to discover the Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Clairette, and Bourboulenc…

Each path has its own story, a combination of know-how, mother nature, and man which led to the creation of wines that are sometimes internationally renowned, such as those of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Séguret, Sablet, Beaumes-de-Venise… and sometimes more secret from the Ventoux and Luberon PDO.
Following a vineyard trail during the harvest has its own special charm: you can hear the grape pickers in the rows of vines, get drunk on the smell of freshly cut grapes, and imagine the wines that will be made from them!

In the vineyards

Vineyards paths

Path in the vineyards of Château Pesquié

Path in the vineyards of Château Pesquié

Mormoiron

From 01/01 to 31/12, daily. From May till September : 10:00-12:00am/2.00-6.00pm every day. From October till April : 10:00-12:00am/2.00-6.00pm from Monday till Saturday (except on January and February, closed on week-end).

You can’t talk about the vines without mentioning the winegrowers’ tool

You could say that the vine grower tames the vineyard. From the young plants to the century-old roots, the vine is shaped by the hand of the man who tends to it, prunes it, offers it supports, bends and shapes it, picks the leaves off, and monitors the growth of the bunches until perfect ripening for a successful harvest.

This story is told in the vigneron museums, including the Maison Brotte in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the Musée des arts et métiers du vin in Ansouis, the Musée du Vigneron in Rasteau and the Musée de la truffe et du vin in Richerenches, where you learn all about cooperage, presses or everyday objects (pruning shears, grafters, wire tensioner, sprays etc.).
The next step, tasting the wines, can be done with glasses, carafes, and tastevins… Which sometimes prove to be true works of art!
A fascinating universe that we invite you to discover 😊

vineyard museums

1 department, 3 appellations

Vaucluse has been a land of vineyards since Antiquity.

Before today’s winemakers, the Greeks, Romans, Templars, and Popes all lorded over the vineyards: each planted vines to accompany their feasts and banquets, and traded with other lands where the wines acquired their excellent reputation.
Although today the wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are world famous, the Grenache de Mazan was the star of its time, adorning the tables of Louis-Philippe.
So why don’t you follow the wine routes too, in search of the ideal wine for your table 😊

Did you know?

Did you know?

Vaucluse is also home to 8 vintages, and 2 natural sweet wines

Vaucluse grape varieties.

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Les effluves des vendanges conduisent toujours à une cave où le vigneron sera heureux de vous accueillir pour une dégustation de ses meilleures cuvées, première étape gustative de vos papilles avec les cépages vauclusiens.

The aromas of the harvest always lead to a cellar where the winemaker will be happy to welcome you for a tasting of his best cuvées, the first gustative step of your taste buds with the Vaucluse grape varieties.
To refine your winemaker’s palate, the wine workshops of the Ecole des Vins d’Inter-Rhône allow you to learn about tasting and to discover the different aromas, food pairings and wines…
Perfect for lovers of good food and epicureans😉

Wine events

Latino evening at Domaine du Gros Pata

Latino evening at Domaine du Gros Pata

Vaison-la-Romaine

Saturday 27 July 2024 between 7 pm and 11 pm.

Fête du Vin

Fête du Vin

Cairanne

Sunday 28 July 2024 between 4 pm and 10 pm.

Sunsets Vignerons 2024 au Domaine de la Citadelle

Sunsets Vignerons 2024 au Domaine de la Citadelle

Ménerbes

Tuesday 30 July 2024 between 6.30 pm and 10 pm.

Sunsets Vignerons in Luberon at Terrasses d'Adrien

Sunsets Vignerons in Luberon at Terrasses d’Adrien

Sannes

Tuesday 30 July 2024 between 6.30 pm and 9 pm.

Les Grandes Bouffes -Mas des Escarades

Les Grandes Bouffes -Mas des Escarades

Buisson

Wednesday 31 July 2024 at 6 pm.

LaCave en Live à Gigondas avec le groupe Gaïane

LaCave en Live à Gigondas avec le groupe Gaïane

Gigondas

Thursday 1st of August 2024 at 7 pm.

The guinguette at Domaine LESCHANCEL

The guinguette at Domaine LESCHANCEL

Mormoiron

Thursday 1st of August 2024 between 7.30 pm and 11 pm.

Rhonéa By Night

Rhonéa By Night

Beaumes-de-Venise

Saturday 3 August 2024 at 7 pm.

Sunsets vignerons 2024 à la Cave de Sylla

Sunsets vignerons 2024 à la Cave de Sylla

Apt

Tuesday 6 August 2024 between 6.30 pm and 10 pm. Canceled or closed.

'Place of wines'

‘Place of wines’

Roaix

Tuesday 6 August 2024 at 6.30 pm.

Winemakers in Luberon Sunsets at the Domaine du Collet Vert

Winemakers in Luberon Sunsets at the Domaine du Collet Vert

Pertuis

Tuesday 6 August 2024 between 6.30 pm and 9.30 pm.