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VIA CARITATIS, A VINEYARD UNLIKE ANY OTHER IN THE WORLD ...
1. The last Monk-Winemakers
Unique in the world, the monks and the nuns of the Abbeys of Le Barroux still cultivate the vines on their monastic vineyard
2. First Papal Vineyard Planted in 1309, Before Châteauneuf-du-Pape
When Pope Clement V settled in Provence instead of Rome, he chose the Benedictine monastery of Le Groseau as the site of the first papal vineyard
3. High-Altitude Vineyard (350–700 meters) → Freshness & Elegance
Located between 400 and 700 meters above sea level, The vines grow in the cool, elevated air overlooking the renowned vineyards of Beaumes-de-Venise, Vacqueyras, Gigondas and Châteauneuf-du-Pape
4. A Vineyard committed to a Social Mission
The monks revived an ancient monastic tradition by offering local small-scale winemakers the opportunity to engage in a fare-trade joint venture. This collaboration allows the winemakers to produce high-quality wines alongside the monks while earning a fair income from their work
The Domaine du Duc de Magenta is managed by Amélie de Mac Mahon and her children, Maurice de Mac Mahon, Duke of Magenta, and Pélagie de Bourbon Parme. Maurice, who is in charge of wine production, offers you such must-have appellations as the Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru ‘La Garenne’ white wine and the Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru ‘Abbaye de Morgeot’ red wine. Other appellations specific to the estates are also produced here. To complete the range, a new catalogue of négociant wines is produced every year, featuring a selection of different Burgundy grape varieties.
The wines are world-renowned for their quality and taste, thanks to the quality of the land and the climates of the region. More and more people from all over the world are interested in our wines. All export proposals will be studied, and should be sent by e-mail to contact.abbayedemorgeot@gmail.com.
The estate is open to the public, professionals and private individuals, all year round by prior arrangement. This is an opportunity to take a tour of our estate, with a historical introduction and a look at how our wines are made, preserved and bottled. During these visits, you will also have the opportunity to taste some of our available appellations. Reservations by email: contact.abbayedemorgeot@gmail.com.
More information on our website: https://www.abbayedemorgeot.fr/
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