Via Caritatis

Following in the footsteps of the Gallo-Romans, Pope Clement V, at the beginning of the 14th century, understood the potential of this vineyard and replanted it, making it the oldest pontifical vineyard. Since then, monks following the rule of Saint Benedict, "Ora et Labora" (Pray and Work), and local winegrowers have reshaped the vineyard, building "bancaous" (terraces) to facilitate vine cultivation and water retention. 

These vines are perched between 310 and 650 meters above sea level, allowing for a milder climate than that of neighboring appellations. Located between the Dentelles de Montmirail and Mont Ventoux, under the sun of the Comtat Venaissin, the plots are protected from the excesses of the Mistral wind. The vineyards of the Via-Caritatis winegrowers and monks are planted at high density, giving their grape varieties an aptitude for aging. These varieties include Grenache, Cinsault, old Carignans, Syrah, Clairette, and Roussanne.

Imbued with noble heritage—monastic, papal, ancient, and Provençal—and thanks in particular to the strong values of charity and friendship, the spirit of the monks and winemakers is conveyed in their wines. They infuse their range with purity, power, aging potential, lightness, subtlety, and humility... a perfect link between heaven and earth.