Since the time of the Popes in the Middle Ages, viticulture has flourished in the Rhône Valley, giving rise to wines that have established themselves among the major French AOCs. The Grand Avignon, with its 16 municipalities and its different terroirs, is a blessed land for wine loversMany AOCs have emerged there. We'll take you on a journey of discovery through these appellations, synonymous with history and tradition.
And for discover the wines from these appellations, the best is still togo meet them!
The Côtes-du-Rhône
We start with the most emblematic name of our territory : the AOC Côtes-du-RhôneThe wines of this appellation are distinguished by their quality and diversity, with robust reds, aromatic whites and fresh rosés, all renowned for their Excellent value.
Soils vary widely across the appellation, ranging from rolled pebbles, sands, clays, to limestones, which contributes to the diversity of wine profiles.
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In the middle Ages, the port of Roquemaure, which linked the kingdom of France and the German Empire, was the largest of the Côtes-du-Rhône. The initials “CDR” (Côtes-du-Rhône) and the vintage were branded on the bottoms of barrels departing for many destinations.
The AOC Côtes-du-Rhône includes 17 vintages, two of which can be found in the Gard part of the Grand Avignon, Tavel and A lyricist.
The Lirac gauges
The Brotherhood of Lirac Gaugers, created in 1997 to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Cru Lirac, perpetuates the historic tradition of quality wines from the region.
The members, dressed in 18th-century costumes, highlight the values of Cru Lirac through tastings, parades and induction ceremonies.
Originally responsible for controlling wine volumes, the Gaugers are today the ambassadors of Cru Lirac.
Every year, they organize the “Balade Gourmande des Jaugeurs de Lirac”, a walk through the vineyards with tastings.
A unique opportunity to taste Lirac's gourmet dishes and wines in an idyllic setting.
The Côtes-du-Rhône Villages
Another name to know is the AOC Côtes-du-Rhône Villages. It is a distinction within the larger Côtes-du-Rhône appellation, offering stricter quality criteria and a more precise indication of originThe wines of this appellation are often more concentrated, with a more complex structure and higher aging potential compared to standard Côtes-du-Rhône AOC wines.
Among the 22 Côtes-du-Rhône Villages that make up the appellation, you can find many Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Signargues et many Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Gadagne on the territory of Grand Avignon. Not forgetting the new addition to the list, Les Côtes du Rhône Villages Pujaut!
The wines of Ventoux
There’s nothing quite like a another emblematic name of Vaucluse which you can find at the foot of Mont Ventoux is, as its name suggests, the AOC VentouxUnlike the wines of the AOC Côtes-du-Rhône, which are often more robust and spicy, the wines of the AOC Ventoux are distinguished by greater lightness and freshness, with more marked aromas of red fruits and a notable influence of their mountainous and windy climate.
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