Côtes du Luberon

The Luberon Regional Park provides a stunning backdrop for the Côtes du Luberon vineyards, which stretch across 36 municipalities, all located in the southeast of Vaucluse. Vineyards have been planted in the Luberon since ancient times. The Romans planted them mainly in the Pays d'Aigues, then in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, the vineyards expanded considerably, particularly to the north of the Petit Lubéron. The vineyards also developed at the end of the 19th century and between the two world wars. From the 1970s onwards, the winegrowers of the Côtes du Luberon appellation , aware of the need to modernize, undertook major work. Their efforts were crowned with success in 1988 when Côtes du Luberon wines were awarded the appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) designation.

The local climate is Mediterranean, with the influence of a more continental climate from the Alps and the Rhône Valley. The vines enjoy around 2,600 hours of sunshine per year, making the Côtes du Luberon vineyards one of the sunniest regions in France. These include houses such as Tardieu-Laurent, Perrin & Fils, and Château de la Verrerie.

The Côtes du Luberon wine production area covers approximately 2,500 hectares, with an annual production of over 97,000 hectoliters.The grape varieties used for reds and rosés are mainly Syrah and Grenache Noir (minimum 60%), Mourvèdre, Carignan, and Cinsault (maximum 20%), with other varieties from the appellation (Picpoul Noir, Counoise Noire, Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc, Pinot Noir) allowed for the remainder of the blend. Côtes du Luberon white wines are made from Grenache blanc, Ugni blanc (limited to 50%), Clairette blanche, Vermentino (or Rolle), Bourboulenc blanc, and to a lesser extent Roussanne and Marsanne.