Vines & Terroir

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 part-time in Provence for sixteen years, bought Domaine Vintur in 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.  

Our resident winemaker, James Wood, has worked in vineyards across France, Germany, South Africa, New Zealand and England. James’s first vintage at Domaine Vintur, the 2012 Blanc Tradition, won a silver medal at the Concours des Vins of Orange. James then went on to outdo himself at the Concours des Vins AOC Ventoux, winning both a gold medal for the 2011 reserve red wine, Le Gentleman, together with the overall Trophy for the 2012 Blanc Tradition.  We have had further success at the Concours of the following years, winning a further two gold medals and three silver medals from Ventoux, Paris and Orange.

One of the reasons Graham decided upon Domaine Vintur was the vines. Most of the vines on the 12 ½ hectares of land are 30-50 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.