Vignerons du Mont Ventoux

Vignerons du Mont Ventoux

A union of winegrowers in Bedoin since 1924, at the foot of the Giant of Provence. A high-altitude vineyard (200-500 m) in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, around 1,000 hectares in AOC Ventoux and IGP Méditerranée, CSR-committed since 2007. Reds, rosés and whites of rare freshness.

For nearly a century, the Vignerons du Mont Ventoux have flown high the colours of a unique vineyard, shaped by history, nature and the commitment of the women and men who cultivate it. Here, at the foot of the Giant of Provence, wine is not a mere product: it is a living memory, passed down from generation to generation.

Altitude 500

Red - AOC Ventoux

The flagship cuvee of the high-altitude vineyard: a supple, fresh AOC Ventoux red, on red fruits and spices, the true signature of the Vignerons du Mont Ventoux terroir.

The AOC Ventoux reds

Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Marselan

Supple, generous reds, blending red fruits, spices, liquorice and sometimes more evolved notes of leather or truffle. High-altitude freshness as a signature.

The AOC Ventoux rosés

Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan, Syrah

Fresh, persistent rosés, on cherry, raspberry and spring flowers: the light of the Rhône Provence, all in balance.

The AOC Ventoux whites

Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne, Bourboulenc

Elegant, bright whites, with notes of iris, acacia and citrus: tension and finesse, carried by the cool Ventoux microclimate.

The IGP Méditerranée cuvees

Merlot, Muscat, Viognier, Chardonnay, Vermentino

A complementary, generous range: a Merlot red, a Muscat rosé, Viognier, Chardonnay and Vermentino whites, for discovery and immediate pleasure.

AOC Ventoux reds, rosés and whites, direct from the cellar

The Ventoux at heart, the future in sight

The Vignerons du Mont Ventoux embody a modern, responsible vision of viticulture, without ever denying their roots. Between altitude, freshness, diversity and human commitment, their wines tell the story of a singular, powerful and nuanced territory, in the image of the Giant of Provence that protects them.

Why are the AOC Ventoux wines of the Vignerons du Mont Ventoux known for their freshness?

The AOC Ventoux wines of the Vignerons du Mont Ventoux owe their freshness and unique expression to the altitude of the vineyard, the limestone soils and the microclimate influenced by Mont Ventoux. This natural combination allows a slower ripening of the grapes, preserving the acidity, aromatic intensity and balance of the wines, the essential signature of the Ventoux appellation.

Where are the Vignerons du Mont Ventoux located?

At the foot of the Giant of Provence, in Bedoin, on the south-western foothills of Mont Ventoux. The vineyard covers around 1,000 hectares across a dozen villages, between 200 and 500 metres of altitude, in one of the coolest microclimates of the southern Rhône Valley.

What is the history of the Vignerons du Mont Ventoux?

In Bedoin, the vine has been present since Antiquity. The first great artisans were the monks of the Abbey of Montmajour, before powerful families contributed, from the 13th century, to the fame of the Ventoux wines, then comparable to those of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. In 1924, several winegrowing families united to protect this heritage: thus the Vignerons du Mont Ventoux were born.

What is the AOC Ventoux appellation?

An appellation of the southern Rhône Valley, here cultivated on the foothills of Mont Ventoux. Of around 1,000 hectares, 820 are in AOC Ventoux and 180 in IGP Méditerranée. The altitude, the limestone soils and the cool microclimate give wines of remarkable freshness and balance.

What is the Altitude 500 cuvee?

An emblematic AOC Ventoux red, the signature of the high-altitude vineyard: supple and fresh, on red fruits and spices, it embodies the style of the Vignerons du Mont Ventoux, between solar power and mountain freshness.

Which grape varieties are grown in AOC Ventoux?

In red: Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault, Mourvèdre and Marselan. In rosé: Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan and Syrah. In white: Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne and Bourboulenc. This mosaic of grapes reflects the diversity of the Ventoux terroirs.

What wines do they produce in IGP Méditerranée?

A complementary range over around 180 hectares: a Merlot red, a Muscat rosé, and Viognier, Chardonnay and Vermentino whites. Accessible, generous cuvees, for discovery and immediate pleasure.

Are the Vignerons du Mont Ventoux committed to the environment?

Yes: since 2007, they have been committed to a sustainable-development approach within the Vignerons Engagés association. This CSR label, audited by AFNOR and based on the ISO 26000 standard, rests on four pillars: acting for the environment, guaranteeing quality from vine to glass, supporting the territory and local heritage, and ensuring a fair price for producer and consumer alike.

What is the Mont Ventoux Biosphere Reserve?

Mont Ventoux has been classified a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO since 1990. The vineyard flourishes in this preserved environment, where the meeting of Alpine and Mediterranean influences creates a remarkable biodiversity, naturally reflected in the balance of the wines.

What are the profiles of the Mont Ventoux wines?

The reds offer supple, generous profiles (red fruits, spices, liquorice, sometimes leather or truffle). The rosés, fresh and persistent, reveal cherry, raspberry and spring flowers. The whites, elegant and bright, express iris, acacia and citrus.

What food pairings work with the Mont Ventoux wines?

The AOC Ventoux reds pair with grilled meats, Provençal daubes and cheeses; the rosés, with Mediterranean cuisine, grills and summer salads; the whites, with fish, goat cheeses and sun-drenched vegetables.

Can you buy the Vignerons du Mont Ventoux wines directly?

Yes: the cuvees are available here, direct from the cellar, carefully shipped across France and Europe.

Direct from the cellar, high-altitude AOC Ventoux

Vignerons du Mont Ventoux - a union of winegrowers in Bedoin since 1924, a high-altitude vineyard (200-500 m) in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve: AOC Ventoux and IGP Méditerranée, a CSR Vignerons Engagés approach.

Altitude 500 and the AOC Ventoux ranges (Grenache, Syrah, Clairette, Roussanne...) and IGP Méditerranée