The Estate

Château La Verrerie is in Puget-sur-Durance, a peaceful village nestling at the southern tip of the Luberon mountain range, where prehistoric man first carved wine vats from the rock over 4000 years ago. Before the latter day revival of this wine-growing tradition, Château La Verrerie housed a glass making business. The exceptional vines lay dormant for centuries before regaining their rightful place in the local heritage.

In 1981, a businessman called Jean-Louis Descours fell under the spell of this remarkable location. At the time, the vineyard extended across 30 hectares and the wine-making operations were conducted at the co-operative cellar in nearby Lauris. Jean-Louis Descours decided to build a wine cellar. Ably assisted by his son, Gérard, he was to realise his dream some two years later.

Father and son then joined forces with Jean-Jacques Coll, a seasoned wine-grower who placed his extensive know-how at the service of the estate. Jean-Louis Descours enlarged the estate to 60 hectares and provided Jean-Jacques Coll with all the resources needed to construct the cellar of his dreams. The challenge was to bring out the full potential of this outstanding wine.

Since August 2006, wine maker Olivier Adnot has been Directeur Général of the estate. Driven by the same concern for rigour and quality, he continues with the work that has already been done and builds up the property’s international renown.

The Terroir
Located some 30 minutes from Avignon on the southern slopes of the Luberon mountains, the Château La Verrerie vineyard benefits from an exceptional geographical location and climate. The Château sits beneath an often cloudless Provincial sky where annual sunshine hours can be as high as 2,600. The terraced vines overlooking the Vallée de la Durance are cooled by the gentle night breeze. This kind of thermal contrast is conducive to producing wines of a particular finesse.

The final piece in this remarkable terroir jigsaw is the clay and limestone soil with its pebbly deposits. The clay helps keep the roots cool and distils water as and when required, while the pebbles reflect the sun´s rays.

Château La Verrerie Blanc
Made from 25% Rousanne, 25% Grenache Blanc, 25% Clairette and 25% Bourboulenc. A luminous, golden colour with hints of green. Floral aromas of acacia and hawthorn assault the senses. An extremely powerful white wine lent some mellowness by the slight over maturing it receives. More information and pricing

Château La Verrerie Rosé
Made from 50% Grenache and 50% Cinsault. A delightful salmon pink colour. A rich, fruity nose with aromas of strawberry and raspberry. An amazing rose that combines power, finesse and a delightful freshness. Described recently, at the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter, by Stephen Spurrier as “perfection”.
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Bastide, Château La Verrerie
Made from 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah. One of our favourite wines at the moment. The palate is soft and inviting, with rich fruit flavours and a slightly toasty, gamey quality to it. Long and spicy on the finish. The perfect accompaniment to fuller flavour red meat dishes at any time of the year.
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Château La Verrerie Rouge
Made from 50% Syrah and 50% Grenache. A dark red, almost black. Aromas of preserved fruit tantalise the nose. An elegantly structured palate with ripe fruit and a powerful, spicy richness. Excellent accompanying red meats and game. Drinking wonderfully now but will last for several years to come.
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Grand Deffand, Château La Verrerie
Made from 100% Syrah. A bright garnet colour with purple-blue hints. Aromas of blackcurrant, leather and roasted spice. A smooth, elegant wine with great character and bursting with rich, spicy fruit. Voted “Best Syrah in the World” in 2007.
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