Vaucluse

The Vaucluse PGI is a departmental appellation that meets multiple production requirements. It obviously applies only to producers located in the Vaucluse department who apply for it. Among theseVaucluse PGI producers, some are worth discovering for the pleasure offered by their wines, notably Château des Tourettes.

TheIGP Vaucluse grape variety must be harvested separately. Vinification and aging take place in separate vats. The wine is presented for approval as a single variety, with proof of the area planted with this variety. Finally, two approvals verify the quality ofthe IGP Vaucluse. 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 flavors. Although mainly marketed as blends, the winegrowers ofthe Vaucluse PGI are keen to push the boundaries of quality, and varietal wines are becoming increasingly common.