Winemakers & cellar in Bédarrides
How can you talk about Bédarrides without mentioning its delicious wine? Welcome to the region of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation: wine, an institution here!
Bédarrides, land of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation
A bit of history...
The Popes settled in Avignon in the 14th century, and planted the vines for the first vineyard in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. John XXII particularly appreciated the wine made there: he gave it the name 'Pope's Wine', and designated this city as the summer residence of the papacy.
A few figures
2800/This is the number of hours of sunshine that Vaucluse enjoys each year: the pebbles and pebbles, heated by the sun of the day, restore heat to the vine during the night.
5/This is the number of cities that are part of the appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape (for a large part of its territory), Bédarrides, Sorgues, Courthézon and Orange for certain border areas of the same nature.
1933/That was the year that the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation was created
3200/This is the number of hectares of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyard
13/This is the number of grape varieties present in the AOC
Located on the wine route, the name of Bédarrides is associated with renowned domains in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Côtes-du-Rhône appellations. Bédarrides, city of water and wine, cultivates the art of living and good living so dear to Provençals, and gladly shares them with all the vacationers who stay there.