Southern Rhone Valley Cru Villages
The Rhone Valley is divided into the Northern Rhone and the Southern Rhone. We will concentrate on the Southern Rhone, known for Grenache-based wines. We will stay in Orange, France (30,000 people live there, similar in size to Alba) It is close to many of the Cru villages in the Southern Rhone, and known for its beautiful Roman Amphitheater and many Roman ruins in remarkably good condition.
This is a magical trip because of the complexity of the wines in the region. The flesh of which is comprised of old vine Grenache, the bones of Mourvedre, Carignan or Cinsault, the character or personality if you will, just a touch Syrah. Subtle differences of blends, exposure to the sun, altitude and micro-climate make a huge difference in the finished product.
We will explore Chateauneuf-Du Pape, Gigondas, Rasteau, Sablet, Cairanne, and Vacqueyras during our journey with lunches between winery visits, and evenings exploring the best of (Orange) gastronomy. It promises to be an enlightening journey.
At the end of our tour, you will return to Avignon, where you can connect to other cities by train. You can extend your trip with a visit to Provence, Languedoc, or Lyon at the beginning or end of the tour.
2027 Dates
One Week Trips
April 4-11, 2027 and April 18-25, 2027
***Pickup/Dropoff in Avignon, France.
Cost of the Tour
- This is a small group tour of 6-7 people max.
- The cost of this week-long tour is USD $4800 / EUR $4150 per person based on double occupancy.
- Single supplement is an additional USD $750 / EUR $650.
- A deposit of $1000 USD/EUR per person is due to secure your spot on the tour.
The remaining balance can be paid in monthly payments. Final payment due January 1, 2027.
Payment will be made through Zelle (USA) or PayPal. Fill out the contact form below, and we will email you the payment details.
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