Vaucluse

TheIGP du Vaucluse is a departmental appellation that meets a number of production constraints. It applies, of course, only to producers located in the Vaucluse department who apply for it. Some of theseIGP du Vaucluse producers, such as Château des Tourettes, should be discovered for the pleasure of their wines.

The grape variety forIGP du Vaucluse must be harvested separately. Vinification and ageing take place in separate vats. Single-varietal wines can only be submitted for approval if the area planted with this grape variety can be justified. Finally, two approvals verify the quality of theVaucluse PGI. The grape varieties authorized in the appellation are Merlot, Syrah, Grenache, Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Viognier, but varieties such as Marselan, Caladoc, Roussanne, Marsanne, Chasan and Tempranillo are also emerging, bringing new palettes of aromas and tastes. Mostly marketed as blends,IGP du Vaucluse winemakers are not hesitating to push the quality envelope, and grape variety claims are becoming increasingly frequent.