Fodor's Expert Review Chêne Bleu
This extraordinary domaine benefits from an ideal setting in the Mont Ventoux UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, with sweeping views of the Rhône Valley, the Dentelles de Montmirail, Mont Ventoux itself, and the medieval village of Crestet. The overarching principle here is to respect the land while benefiting from its incline and altitude to make handcrafted, fully organic wines of the highest quality. Comprehensive tours of the wine-making facilities and the estate include a tasting and a visit to the boutique where you can buy locally made gift items as well as wine.
Between mid-April and the end of October the domaine also serves lunches featuring all-organic dishes created by the in-house chef using ingredients from the kitchen gardens, charcuterie and cheese plates from local artisans, and, bien sûr, a glass or two of estate wines. Customized tastings can be arranged upon request, and the estate also has a separate house where up to 14 people can stay for a week in total... READ MORE
This extraordinary domaine benefits from an ideal setting in the Mont Ventoux UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, with sweeping views of the Rhône Valley, the Dentelles de Montmirail, Mont Ventoux itself, and the medieval village of Crestet. The overarching principle here is to respect the land while benefiting from its incline and altitude to make handcrafted, fully organic wines of the highest quality. Comprehensive tours of the wine-making facilities and the estate include a tasting and a visit to the boutique where you can buy locally made gift items as well as wine.
Between mid-April and the end of October the domaine also serves lunches featuring all-organic dishes created by the in-house chef using ingredients from the kitchen gardens, charcuterie and cheese plates from local artisans, and, bien sûr, a glass or two of estate wines. Customized tastings can be arranged upon request, and the estate also has a separate house where up to 14 people can stay for a week in total luxury, including a private chef, a valet, and every imaginable comfort. Prices are through the roof, but the experience is assuredly one-of-a-kind.
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