Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
• Drive on toward Beaumes de Venise. You'll soon pass the recommended
Côté Vignes
(described on
here
), a good stop for lunch or dinner. Next you'll drop out of the hills as
you approach Beaumes de Venise. To find the next winery, keep right at the first
Centre-
Ville
sign as the road bends left, then carefully track
Domaine de Durban
signs for three
scenic miles to...
Domaine de Durban
This winery offers a stunning setting similar to Domaine de Coyeux, but has a less “en-
gaged” staff—so for many, this place is skippable. But they do make rosé and whites (Do-
maine de Coyeux doesn't) and the drive there is another doozy. You decide.
Ifyougo,findthesmalltastingroomandletyouryounghostesstakeyourtastebuds
on a tour. This
domaine
produces appealing whites, reds, and Muscats. Start with the 100
percent Viognier (€4.50/bottle), then try their Viognier-Chardonnay blend. Their rosé is
light and refreshing, and the three reds are very different from one another. Finish with
their popular Muscat de Venise.
Picnics are not allowed at the winery, and the grass is off-limits, though strolling
amid the gorgeous vineyards is OK.
Cost and Hours:
Wines-€4-11/bottle, Mon-Sat 9:00-12:00 & 14:00-18:30, closed
Sun, tel. 04 90 62 94 26.
•RetraceyourroutetoBeaumesdeVenise,turnleftatthebottom,thenmakeaquickright
and navigate through Beaumes de Venise, following signs for
Gigondas
and
Vaison par la
route touristique
. As you enter Gigondas, follow signs to the TI and park on or near the
tree-shaded square.