Located in Mirabeau, at the foot of the mountain and in the heart of the Luberon, Château de Clapier is a family-run wine estate whose story has been passed down since 1880.
Once owned by the Marquis de Mirabeau in the 17th century, the estate now produces white, red and rosé wines within the AOC Luberon appellation area.
Led by Thomas Montagne, owner and winegrower, Château de Clapier works with 12 different grape varieties, including Pinot Noir, a rare exception in this region.
This distinctive touch gives the estate’s wines a unique identity, combining Mediterranean power, freshness and originality.
The Château de Clapier vineyard benefits from an exceptional terroir for winegrowing. The entire AOC Luberon area is nestled in the heart of the Luberon Regional Nature Park and stretches across 36 communes in the south-east of Vaucluse.
One of the key features of this terroir is its mountainous character. The vines, located between 200 and 450 metres above sea level, benefit from significant temperature variations between day and night, helping to bring balance and aromatic expression to the grapes.
The soils, composed of Miocene sands, clay and limestone scree at the foot of the mountain, combined with a Mediterranean climate influenced by the Alps and the Rhône Valley, provide ideal conditions for growing vines.
The Château de Clapier vineyard enjoys a cool microclimate linked to the Mirabeau Gorge, a narrow section of the Durance Valley where the river passes between two limestone cliffs. This natural climatic barrier holds back the cold air coming from the Alps and slows the awakening of the vines.
This later start helps to limit exposure to spring frosts. In summer, the cool nights encourage slow ripening and a beautiful aromatic expression of the grapes.
It is in this setting that the estate grows Pinot Noir, a Burgundian grape variety renowned for its finesse and elegance. Planted in the early 1980s, it now benefits from a special exemption allowing Château de Clapier to use it in blends for its Luberon wines.
In the vineyard, Thomas Montagne practises traditional winegrowing, with close attention paid to the soil and living ecosystems. The use of spontaneous grass cover has long been part of the estate’s approach.
Mechanical maintenance of this plant cover encourages biological activity in the soil, limits vine vigour and helps improve vine health. Combined with the sun, the mistral and the Luberon climate, this approach helps reduce inputs and limit environmental impact.
The estate welcomes visitors for a tasting of its wines and a discovery of its historic cellar. This place, steeped in history, is marked by an impressive set of 12 large oak vats dating from the 19th century.
An opportunity to discover the Château de Clapier cuvées, their style, their blends and the identity of the estate.
The self-guided visit allows visitors to admire the old wooden vats, witnesses to the château’s winemaking past.
Guided tours are available by reservation for groups of 8 people or more, at a rate of €10 per person.
Set off to discover Château de Clapier through an outdoor treasure hunt, accessible via the Baludik app. Along the route, you explore the vineyard and the estate while learning about the history, terroir and expertise of Thomas Montagne.
Designed for both children and adults, this fun trail can be enjoyed with family, friends or on your own. Allow 1.5 to 2 hours of exploration, with riddles, discoveries and a tasting on arrival.
Free access, no reservation required. Trail available from Monday to Saturday, with departures between 9:30 am and 11 am, then between 2 pm and 4:30 pm.
With its family history, historic cellar, 19th-century oak vats and attachment to Pinot Noir, Château de Clapier offers a visit that combines heritage and wine discovery.
A lovely stop in Mirabeau to discover Luberon wines in a different way, meet a characterful estate and enjoy an emblematic winegrowing setting in the southern Luberon.
In summer, Château de Clapier also opens its doors for friendly evenings centred around wine, music and shared moments. Afterworks, picnics, concerts, on-site food and gourmet events bring the season to life at the estate.
A festive way to discover Château de Clapier differently, between wine heritage, summer atmosphere and Luberon wines.
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Practical information on Château de Clapier
Opening times and periods
From 02/01 to 24/12/2024, every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Closed exceptionally on Easter Monday, Feast of the Ascension, Whit Monday, May 1st, May 8th, July 14th, August 15th, November 1st and November 11th.
From 9.30am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 6pm.
Except public holidays.
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Free access.
Group rate available for > 8 people.
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