Val Joanis

Luberon, Southern Rhône

Located 15mn North of Aix-en Provence, the vineyards of Val Joanis benefits from high altitude (500-600 m) and sunny exposure. They enjoy a particularly favorable microclimate with late ripening giving the wines freshness and balance.

The exceptional site includes remarquable gardens and a 16th Century house built on the old Roman site.

Les Agasses range

Les Agasses(*) is made with grape varieties carefully chosen according to our climate and soil. The result is a range of fresh and well balanced wines, which faithfully reflect the character of the selected grapes.

* Agasse means Magpie bird in old regional french.

AGASSES Chardonnay

A lively Chardonnay aged in barrel with notes of fresh white fruits, grilled praline and floral aromas.

Origin

Méditerranée I.G.P.

Grape varieties

Chardonnay

Terroir

Clay / limestone soil

AGASSES Viognier

A fresh white wine with notes of ripe peach, apricot
and jasmine flower.

Origin

Méditerranée I.G.P.

Grape varieties

Viognier

Terroir

Clay / limestone soil

AGASSES Rosé

A delightfully crisp and fruity rosé with notes of citrus fruit and red berries.

Origin

Méditerranée I.G.P.

Grape varieties

Syrah, Grenache

Terroir

Clay / limestone soil

AGASSES Merlot

A round and fruity red wine, with notes of blackberries and spices.

Origin

Méditerranée I.G.P.

Grape varieties

Merlot

Terroir

Clay / limestone soil

Made with the traditional grape varieties of the Luberon, the Tradition range offers generous and delightfully rewarding wines.

Tradition range

TRADITION White

Chateau Val Joanis Tradition white is a well balanced and crispy wine, fresh and clean with notes of aromatic fruits and white flowers.

Origin

Luberon

Grape varieties

Mostly Roussanne

Yield : 40/45 hl/ha

Terroir

Clay / limestone soil

Vinification

Skin contact maceration. Raked on fine lees.

Hachette Guide 2018

TRADITION Red

Château Val Joanis Tradition Red is a well structured and balanced wine, supple and round with a deep purple colour. Slightly spiced wine with notes of blackcurrant and red berries.

Origin

Luberon

Grape varieties

Syrah, Grenache

Yield : 40/45 hl/ha

Terroir

Clay / limestone soil

Vinification

Traditional with long maturation

1 star Hachette Guide 2018

TRADITION Rosé

Château Val Joanis tradition rosé is a lively, fresh and aromatic wine with notes of red berries and citrus fruit.

Origin

Luberon

Grape varieties

Syrah, Grenache

Yield : 50 hl/ha
Terroir

Clay / limestone soil

Vinification

Skin contact maceration before crushing. Aged on fine lees.

Réserve range

The Réserve range is the result of the careful selection of our very best vines to obtain the most elegant expression of our terroir.

AUBEPINES White

Made with a selection of our best roussanne, Les Aubépines is an elegant and complex white wine with notes of hawthorne and acacia.

Origin

AOC Luberon
Grape varieties

Roussanne,Vermentino

Yield : 35 hectolitres per hectare or 2 tons/acre
Terroir

A plot located at the South of the Estate. Elevation of 250 m. Clay /

limestone soil with a South / South East sun exposure.

Vinification

Skin contact maceration, barrels fermented. Maturing on lees in oak barrels.

Gold Medal Foire d'Avignon

JOSEPHINE Rosé

Made with a selection of best juices, Joséphine is aged on lees for some months. Aromatic with tropical notes of melon and spicy peach. Great concentration and fruit with a fresh and long aromatic finish.

Origin

Luberon
Grape varieties

Syrah, Grenache

Yield : 45 hectolitres
Terroir

Clay / limestone soil with a South /South East sun exposure.

Vinification

Made with a selection of best juices. Skin contact maceration. Maturing on lees.

90/100 Decanter

GRIOTTES Red

Open and fresh spicy and toasty characters and loaded with mulberry and blackberries. A modern, well made and enjoyable wine.

Origin

AOC Luberon

Grape varieties

Syrah, Grenache

Yield : 30 hectolitres per hectare

Terroir

2 plots of land of a total of 15 hectares situated on the heights of Val Joanis (499 m or 1637 feet).

Clay / limestone soil with a South /South East sun exposure. Thick layer of pebble stones.

Vinification

Neither fined nor filtered. Maturing in oak barrels from 12 to 18 months.

90/100 Decanter

Gold Medal Mâcon 2017