Domaine Vintur is an independent wine producer located on the lower slopes of Mont Ventoux, 33 Km from Avignon. When Graham Shore, a British wine-lover who has lived for part of the year in Provence for over 20 years, bought Domaine Vintur at the end of 2010, it had been under-managed for several years and certain buildings were in need of renovation; what followed can only be described as a labour of love. The combination of Graham’s passion for both wine and Provence, reflected in the quality and level of restoration conducted. The vineyard now boasts a modern purpose-built winery as well as a state of the art boutique and tasting room.  

One of the main attractions of Domaine Vintur was the vines. Most of the vines on the 12 ½ hectares in production are 30-60 years old, so fully mature. They therefore have the potential to produce complex wines, with subtle but engaging aromas and flavours. The location is ideal for producing high quality fruit, thanks to a combination of Provençal sunshine, mistral winds and limestone/clay soil. The Southern Rhône has a history of wine making dating back to the ancient Greeks, who brought over and planted the first vines, and the Romans, who expanded the vineyards.

When he took over the vineyard, Graham began a programme of improving the soils and changing the agricultural methods.  The Domaine stopped using insecticides, herbicides and synthetic fertilisers.  From the start of 2014 it registered for conversion to organic certification and commenced strictly organic production.  All wines produced from vintage 2017 onwards are certified organic.

The wine-making goes from strength to strength. As early as 2012 the Domaine won awards for both white and red wines.   Since the start of the new regime we have won seven gold medals, four silver medals and the Trophy for the best white wine of the Appellation. This included winning gold medals at the last three Millésime Bio, the world’s largest and most prestigious organic wine show.