Côtes du Luberon AOC
Wine region
TypeAOC
Year established1988
Years of wine industry2,000
CountryFrance
Part ofRhône Valley
Climate regionmediterranean
Soil conditionscalcerous marl, Miocene sands and molasse
Size of planted vineyards2,712
No. of vineyards450
Grapes producedGrenache noir, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Counoise noir, Gamay noir, Pinot noir, Clairette blanche, Grenache blanc, Ugni blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne
Wine producedred, white, rosé
CommentsData from 2005