The best wines of Luberon

Discover the best wines of Luberon of Rhone Valley as well as the best winemakers of Luberon and estates of Luberon to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Luberon and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Luberon by region

Looking for a good wine of Luberon of Rhone Valley among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Luberon. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Luberon with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Luberon

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Luberon

Red wines from the region of Luberon go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef in a foie gras and chanterelle crust, rack of lamb with antiboise sauce or rabbit with mustard in a casserole.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Luberon

On the nose the red wine of the region of Luberon. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, dark chocolate or butter and sometimes also flavors of blueberry, minerality or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Luberon. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Luberon

  • 2008With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.99/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.96/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Luberon

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Luberon

A wine route planned in the region of Luberon? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Luberon.

Discovering the wine region of Luberon

The wine region of Luberon is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Marrenon or the Maison Williams Chase produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Luberon are Mourvèdre, Vermentino and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Luberon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cinnamon or cassis and sometimes also flavors of dark chocolate, jam or coffee.

In the mouth of Luberon is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 171 estates and châteaux in the of Luberon, producing 612 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Luberon go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Great white wines of Luberon

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Luberon

White wines from the region of Luberon go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of country cabbage, tuna brick (light) or cod and zucchini crumble.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Luberon

On the nose the white wine of the region of Luberon. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, white peach or butter and sometimes also flavors of vanilla, almonds or grass. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Luberon. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Luberon

  • 2011With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.75/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.70/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Luberon

  • Grenache Blanc
  • Vermentino
  • Roussanne
  • Clairette
  • Bourboulenc
  • Ugni blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Luberon

A wine route planned in the region of Luberon? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Luberon.

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Great sparkling wines of Luberon

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Luberon

Sparkling wines from the region of Luberon go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or shellfish such as recipes of savoyard matafans, ramen burger or sautéed squid with parsley.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Luberon

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Luberon. often reveals types of flavors of apples, strawberries or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Luberon

  • Grenache
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Luberon

A wine route planned in the region of Luberon? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Luberon.

The word of the wine: Austere

A full-bodied, closed wine whose qualities are noticeable, but which does not express its full potential.

Great pink wines of Luberon

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Luberon

Pink wines from the region of Luberon go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of eggs in meurette, calamari with chorizo or zucchini quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Luberon

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Luberon. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, citrus fruit or lemon and sometimes also flavors of wild strawberries, apricot or floral. In the mouth the pink wine of the region of Luberon. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in pink wine of Luberon

  • 2009With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.71/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Luberon

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cinsault
  • Mourvedre
  • Ugni blanc
  • Vermentino

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Luberon

A wine route planned in the region of Luberon? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Luberon.

Discover the grape variety: Rolle

Rolle is a white grape variety of Turkish origin that has become established in the South of France, particularly in the Var region, in Corsica under the name of Vermentinu, and in Italy. Its bunches and berries, of medium size, change from white to pink when the grapes are ripe. The rolle likes hot climates where the soil is dry and poor. On the other hand, it fears the wind and diseases. It produces fat, well-balanced white wines. These wines may lack acidity, but they are still very aromatic and give off notes of grapefruit, white fruit, white flowers, fennel, etc. Rolle is also a good table grape that can be enjoyed both fresh and dry. Present in Provence, Languedoc, Roussillon and Corsica. It is used in the composition of numerous appellations such as Ajaccio, Patrimonio, Bandol, Coteaux-d'Aix-en-Provence, Côtes-de-Provence, Costières-de-Nîmes, Corbières, Collioure, Côtes-de-Roussillon, Minervois, Saint Chinian...

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