On Tuesday, July 28 from 18:30, experience a Sunsets Vignerons evening at Château Clapier with wine tasting and Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of the vineyards.
1833 Route de Manosque, 84120, Mirabeau
Tuesday 28 July 2026 between 6.30 pm and 9 pm.
This summer, Les Sunsets Vignerons 2026 invite you to Château Clapier, in Mirabeau, for a convivial evening at the foot of the mountain, in the heart of the Luberon.
Sneakers, a hat, and you are ready to experience an immersion in the vineyards: stroll, cellar visit and wine tasting accompanied by small local dishes.
On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the evening will focus on Mediterranean cuisine, in an area steeped in five centuries of wine history.
The main thing to remember
Where? Chateau Clapier, 1833 Route de Manosque, 84120 Mirabeau
When? Tuesday, July 28, 2026
At what time? Starting at 18:30
AOC Luberon, IGP Mediterranean and Vin de France appellations
What does the evening include? Walk in the vineyards, visit the cellar, wine tasting and gourmet pairings
Gourmet theme Mediterranean cuisine
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During the evening, you will talk about wine, soil, grape varieties, grape varieties, vine cultivation, blends, vinification and gourmet pairings. All with passion, in a friendly atmosphere that is accessible to all.
The evening starts with a walk in the vineyards of about 30 to 45 minutes, continues with a visit to the cellar, then ends with a wine tasting accompanied by small local dishes.
A complete experience to discover a historic estate, understand its unique microclimate and enjoy Luberon wines in a preserved natural setting.
It is also an opportunity to explore a cellar that was avant-garde for its time, witness to a wine-growing heritage passed on for several generations.
Step 1
A walk of about 30 to 45 minutes to discover the Château Clapier vineyard, located at the foot of the mountain, in a fresh and stony land.
Step 2
A moment of exchange to understand the history of the cellar, the winemaking choices and the evolution of the estate since the 19th century.
Step 3
A tasting of Château Clapier wines accompanied by small local dishes, based on Mediterranean cuisine.
For this summer date, Château Clapier is offering an evening devoted to Mediterranean cuisine. A gourmet and friendly formula, designed to accompany the wines of the estate and extend the tasting around the flavors of the land.
For this evening at Château Clapier, the estate’s wines will be paired with small dishes inspired by Mediterranean cuisine.
A gourmet experience celebrating conviviality, local produce and the art of living in Provence.
Date & menu
To accompany the estate’s wines, Mogan Patchay offers:
Main menu
Starter: Heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, feta, olives, fresh herbs, lemon vinaigrette.
Main course: Lamb confit with mild spices, fine herb semolina, roasted vegetables, reduced jus.
Dessert: Lemon & basil, lemon cream, olive oil, basil, almond crumble.
Vegetarian menu
Menu coming soon.
Children’s menu
Same menu, served in a smaller portion.
The Château de Clapier takes its name from the Provençal clapas, which means heap of stones, in tribute to its stony soil which today gives all their minerality to the wines of the estate.
In the 16th century, the estate was the hunting den of the Marquis de Mirabeau, political figures and wine lovers.
In 1880, Théodore Barataud, a miller from Marseille, acquired the estate and built an avant-garde cellar for the time, with twelve giant casks and a steam engine.
Since the 1920s, the Montagne family has continued the winemaking history of the estate, now led by Thomas Montagne, the fourth generation of winemakers.
From the Marquis de Mirabeau to modern winemakers
Over the centuries, Château Clapier has passed through the ages: former property of the Provençal nobility, a national property after the Revolution, then a modernised wine estate at the end of the 19th century.
Henri Montagne, Thomas Montagne's grandfather, settled on the property in the 1920s. His son Marien succeeded him, before Thomas Montagne took over the estate in 1995.
Since then, the estate has been modernizing its tools, including stainless steel tanks and oak barrels, while maintaining its heritage and engaging in more sustainable viticulture.
Terroir & know-how
The Château Clapier vineyard is located at the foot of the mountain, in the natural and preserved setting of the AOC Luberon, within the Luberon Regional Natural Park.
The vines are located between 200 and 450 meters above sea level, on rich soils composed of Miocene sands, clay soils and limestone scree at the foot of the mountain.
The mountainous presence favors strong thermal amplitudes between day and night, giving wines freshness, balance and aromatic expression.
A fresh microclimate and a late vineyard
The Château Clapier vineyard benefits from a cold microclimate linked to the Mirabeau Défilé, the narrowing of the Durance Valley where the river makes its way between two limestone cliffs.
The cold air coming from the Alps remains retained in the vineyard, which delays the awakening of the vine and helps to protect it from spring frosts.
This microclimate also creates very cool summer nights, encouraging grape maturation and the development of aromatic precursors. In particular, it explains the unique presence of Pinot Noir at the estate.
Traditional viticulture, a partner of nature
On the vine side, Thomas Montagne practices traditional viticulture, respectful of the land and attentive to the life of the soil.
The choice of spontaneous grassing has been carried out at the estate for a long time. The mechanical maintenance of this natural plant cover promotes the biological activity of the soil and improves the health condition of the vine.
Combined with sunshine and the Mistral, this approach makes it possible to reduce the use of inputs and to limit the environmental impact of the estate.
Wines & cuvees
The 35 hectares of vineyards of Château Clapier give birth to wines that reflect the full potential of Luberon: the power of the Rhône and the sun of Provence.
The estate works with 12 different grape varieties, including Pinot Noir, which is an exception in the region.
AOC Luberon, IGP Mediterranean or Vin de France, each cuvée is designed with the same passion, between indigenous yeasts, few sulphites and the search for a personal expression of the land.
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Tuesday 28 July 2026 between 6.30 pm and 9 pm.
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