Around the Dentelles de Montmirail, the vineyards provide a natural backdrop for a wide range of sporting and leisurely activities. Walkers, hikers, and cyclists alike are sure to find something to enjoy! Around thirty providers holding the Vignobles & Découvertes label are ready to help us discover these magnificent landscapes.
Vignobles & Découvertes Destination
Around the Dentelles de Montmirail
Exceptional landscapes that offer diverse terroirs to the region's winemakers and a delightful range of activities for visitors.
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Grape varieties
The Grenache Noir, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier, and Muscat à Petits Grains grape varieties primarily make up the various appellation wines of the destination.
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Soil types
Clay-limestone, sandy, clayey, and stony
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Appellations
Côtes du Rhône Cru AOC Beaumes-de-Venise, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Côtes du Rhône Villages Sablet, Natural sweet wine Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise AOC
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Hectares
The destination's appellations cover nearly 4,000 hectares, spanning 17 km from north to south and 15 km from west to east.
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to visit the destination
AOCs renowned for their quality
Spectacular landscapes
Outdoor sports
A rich diversity of terroirs and grape varieties
Surrounding the Dentelles de Montmirail, the vineyards are planted on gentle slopes, steep hillsides, and arid terraces alike. They take root in diverse soils, growing alongside forests of holm oak and Aleppo pine, olive groves, and rosemary-filled garrigue scrubland.
These unique, well-defined terroirs allow a wide range of grape varieties to flourish, enabling winemakers to craft blends for no fewer than five different appellations—including the renowned AOCs of Gigondas, Vacqueyras, and Beaumes-de-Venise.
The Dentelles de Montmirail natural site is home to a myriad of perfectly preserved churches and chapels, as well as charming hilltop or medieval villages—some of which have lent their names to Côtes du Rhône Villages AOCs, such as Sablet and Séguret.
This rich heritage stems from a history dating back to antiquity. Many of these buildings are open to visitors or serve as venues for cultural and social events.
Dentelles de Montmirail
Renowned for its rock-climbing spots, this massif is also a vast playground for hikers, cyclists, and wine enthusiasts.
Hospices de Gigondas
A former feudal castle, the Hospices and its ramparts now offer a remarkable view of the Dentelles de Montmirail and the terraced vineyards of Gigondas.
Hilltop villages
La Roque-Alric, Beaumes-de-Venise, Suzette... These are just some of the small villages to discover, with their cobbled lanes and breathtaking views of the vineyards.
Exploring the Art of Living Around the Dentelles de Montmirail
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