Via Caritatis

Following in the footsteps of the Gallo-Romans, Pope Clement V, in the early 14th century, recognized the potential of this vineyard and replanted it, making it the oldest papal vineyard. Since then, the monks—following the Rule of Saint Benedict, “Ora et Labora” (Pray and Work)—and the local winegrowers have reshaped the vineyard by constructing “bancaous” (terraces) to facilitate vine cultivation and water retention. 

These vines are perched at altitudes ranging from 310 to 650 meters, resulting in a milder climate than that of neighboring appellations. Situated between the Dentelles de Montmirail and Mont Ventoux, under the sun of the Comté Venaissin, the plots are sheltered from the harshest winds of the Mistral. The vineyard of the winemakers and monks of Via-Caritatis is planted at high density, giving their grape varieties excellent aging potential. The blend consists of Grenache, Cinsault, old Carignans, Syrah, Clairette, and Roussanne.

Imbued with noble legacies—monastic, papal, ancestral, and Provençal—and thanks in particular to the strong values of charity and friendship, the spirit of the monks and winemakers is conveyed through their wines. They infuse their range with purity, power, aging potential, lightness, subtlety, and humility… serving as the perfect bridge between Heaven and Earth.