Experience the 2026 Sunsets Vignerons at Domaine de la Citadelle: tastings, organic vines and gourmet pairings in an exceptional setting in the heart of the Luberon.
601 Route de Cavaillon, 84560, Ménerbes
Every Tuesday, from 30 June to 8 September 2026, at 6.30 pm
This summer, Les Sunsets Vignerons 2026 invite you to the Domaine de la Citadelle, in Menerbes, for a convivial evening in an exceptional setting in the heart of the Luberon.
Every Tuesday, from June 30 to September 8, 2026, the estate invites you to enjoy a three-part experience: a walk in the vineyards, a visit to the cellar and a tasting of organic wines accompanied by small local dishes.
Between organic vineyards, expressive terroirs, gourmet combinations and the Provençal way of life, this evening invites you to discover an emblematic estate backed by the north side of the Luberon.
The main thing to remember
Where? Domaine de la Citadelle, 601 Route de Cavaillon, 84560 Menerbes
When? Every Tuesday, from June 30 to September 8, 2026
At what time? Starting at 18:30
AOP Luberon appellation
What does the evening include? Walk in the vineyards, visit the cellar, wine tasting and gourmet pairings
Gourmet themes Charcuterie & Cheese, Mediterranean Cuisine, Flavors of the Luberon and Chefs & Vintages
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During the evening, you will talk about wine, soil, grape varieties, vine cultivation, blends 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 the estate's organic wines, understand the expression of its terroirs and enjoy a moment of sharing at sunset.
It is also an opportunity to meet a living estate, between tastings, gardens, museums, biodiversity and the Provençal way of life.
Step 1
A walk of about 30 to 45 minutes to discover the estate's organic vines, its landscapes and its terroirs at the foot of Menerbes.
Step 2
A moment of exchange to understand the work of winemaking, wine aging and the philosophy of Domaine de la Citadelle.
Step 3
A tasting of organic wines accompanied by small local dishes, chosen in accordance with the cuvees tasted.
Throughout the summer, the Domaine de la Citadelle offers several gourmet atmospheres to accompany its organic wines. Charcuterie, cheeses, Mediterranean cuisine, flavors of the Luberon and the Chefs & Vintages experience make up these evenings under the sign of sharing.
For these evenings at the Domaine de la Citadelle, organic cuvees will be accompanied by a selection of charcuterie and cheeses.
A friendly and generous formula, ideal for enjoying the wines of the estate in the sweet atmosphere of a summer evening in Luberon.
Relevant dates
Tuesday 30 June 2026 Tuesday 21 July 2026 Tuesday 11 August 2026 Tuesday 25 August 2026
For these evenings with flavors of the South, the wines of the Domaine de la Citadelle will be combined with small dishes inspired by Mediterranean cuisine.
A gourmet experience that highlights conviviality, local products and the art of living in Provence.
Relevant dates
Tuesday 7 July 2026 Tuesday 28 July 2026 Tuesday 18 August 2026
For these dates, the estate's organic wines will be accompanied by flavors from the Luberon, in a gourmet and local approach.
An invitation to extend the tasting around local products, wines from the estate and the warm atmosphere of Sunsets Vignerons.
Relevant dates
Tuesday 14 July 2026 Tuesday 4 August 2026 Tuesday September 1st 2026
To end the Sunsets Vignerons season at the Domaine de la Citadelle, this evening will highlight an experience around chefs, vintages and gourmet pairings.
A unique date to enjoy the wines of the estate in a different way, in a spirit of meeting, cooking and sharing around the land.
Date concerned
Tuesday September 8 2026
Family property located at the foot of the village of Menerbes, on the northern slope of the Luberon Massif, the Domaine de la Citadelle grows its vines organically.
An emblematic vineyard backed by the northern slopes of the Luberon, the estate is a natural setting where the development of biodiversity and the expressiveness of the terroirs come together.
His meticulous work in the vineyard, combined with respectful vinification and demanding aging, gives birth to authentic wines, faithful reflections of their land.
Between sunny tastings, inspired tables, an exotic garden and a captivating museum, the Domaine de la Citadelle promotes the Provençal art of living.
A story born at the foot of Menerbes
The history of the Domaine de la Citadelle began in 1990, on an 8-hectare farm nestled at the foot of Menerbes, ranked among the Most Beautiful Villages in France.
This is where Yves Rousset-Rouard gives life to the estate, with the desire to create expressive wines, linked to their land and to the Luberon landscape.
At the end of 2022, he handed over the keys to the estate to Valérie and Yannick Panagiotis, two local children who are continuing this adventure with a deep attachment to the land, to living things and to the preservation of this exceptional place.
Terroir & know-how
Resolutely from the Rhône region, the Domaine de la Citadelle now has about 32 hectares spread over 11 locations and more than 70 plots.
Perched up to 300 meters above sea level, its vines aged 15 to 75 years old take root in varied soils: sandy marl, gravelly Miocene sands, silty Miocene sands and calcareous sandstone molasse.
Lulled by the Mistral and refreshed by the proximity of the Luberon, these terroirs are among the freshest in the Rhône Valley, a uniqueness that marks the balance and finesse of the estate's wines.
A mosaic of grape varieties and precise vinification
The estate grows 15 grape varieties. For reds, Syrah is the soul of wines, complemented by Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot depending on the blend and the vintage.
For white people, Roussanne leads the way, often accompanied by Marsanne, Grenache blanc, Rolle and Clairette. Viognier and Chardonnay enrich this beautiful aromatic palette.
In the cellar, gravity work minimizes the use of pumps. Thermoregulated stainless steel tanks, pigeages and pneumatic pressing at low pressure promote the delicate extraction of tannins, color and aromas.
Vats, barrels, foudres, half-muids, concrete eggs and amphorae then make it possible to raise each soil and each grape variety separately, in order to reveal the finest nuances.
Respect the earth, take care of the living
The Domaine de la Citadelle is one of the first domains in Luberon to be certified in Organic Agriculture by Ecocert, as early as 2016. It is also labeled HVE, High Environmental Value.
Agroecology, eco-responsible practices, horse ploughing, plant cover with regenerative seedlings and eco-grazing punctuate the daily life of the vineyard to protect and enrich the soil.
The installation of hives and the restoration of wooded hedges promote the development of biodiversity, in a global approach that connects land, people and wine.
Why book this evening?
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Opening times and periods
Every Tuesday, from 30 June to 8 September 2026, at 6.30 pm
Price(s)
Adults : from €27, Children: €15 (up to 10 years old).
Price details :
- Adults : €35 (vegetarian menu option available at no extra cost)
- Children up to and including 10 years old : €15
- Charcuterie and cheese platter evenings : €27
No children’s menu is available for the “Charcuterie & Cheese” platter evening
The price includes : a walk through the vineyards, a tour of the cellars, a food and wine pairing tasting, and 3 tasting glasses.
You can also buy wine by the glass and/or by the bottle on site.
Bookings will open shortly online via the Destination Luberon shop, as well as at the Destination Luberon Tourist Information Offices during normal opening hours.
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