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 Domaine de la Citadelle, the organic wines will be paired with a selection of charcuterie and cheeses.
A generous and convivial option, perfect for enjoying the estate’s wines in the gentle atmosphere of a summer evening in the Luberon.
Dates & menus
Menu for Tuesday 30 June
To accompany the estate’s wines, La Fromagerie des Alpes in Cavaillon offers:
Gourmet selection
French cheeses: Assortment of cow’s, sheep’s and goat’s milk cheeses.
Charcuterie: Selection of charcuterie.
Dried fruit: Selection of dried fruit.
Please note
The selection is prepared according to arrivals to guarantee product quality.
Menu for Tuesday 21 July
To accompany the estate’s wines, L’Atelier Gourmand in Gargas offers:
Menu
Cheeses: Trio of regional goat’s cheeses, Tomme de Savoie.
Charcuterie: Rosette sausage, cured ham and coppa.
Accompaniments: Breadsticks and spreads, mini butter, gherkin, jam and a selection of speciality breads.
Dessert: Faisselle with fruit coulis.
Menu for Tuesday 11 August
To accompany the estate’s wines, L’Atelier Gourmand in Gargas offers:
Menu
Cheeses: Trio of regional goat’s cheeses, Tomme de Savoie.
Charcuterie: Rosette sausage, cured ham and coppa.
Accompaniments: Breadsticks and spreads, mini butter, gherkin, jam and a selection of speciality breads.
Dessert: Faisselle with fruit coulis.
Menu for Tuesday 25 August
To accompany the estate’s wines, L’Atelier Gourmand in Gargas offers:
Menu
Cheeses: Trio of regional goat’s cheeses, Tomme de Savoie.
Charcuterie: Rosette sausage, cured ham and coppa.
Accompaniments: Breadsticks and spreads, mini butter, gherkin, jam and a selection of speciality breads.
Dessert: Faisselle with fruit coulis.
For these evenings celebrating the flavours of the South, the wines of Domaine de la Citadelle will be paired with small dishes inspired by Mediterranean cuisine.
A gourmet experience that celebrates conviviality, local produce and the Provençal art of living.
Dates & menus
Menu for Tuesday 7 July
To accompany the estate’s wines, L’Atelier Gourmand in Gargas offers:
Main menu
Starter: Lebanese tabbouleh.
Main course: Marinated baby octopus, chickpea purée with sesame oil.
Dessert: Raspberry and basil mille-feuille.
Children’s menu
Roast chicken, roasted potatoes, mayonnaise and chocolate dessert.
Vegetarian menu
Starter: Lebanese tabbouleh.
Main course: Falafels with chickpea purée and sesame oil.
Dessert: Raspberry and basil mille-feuille.
Menu for Tuesday 28 July
To accompany the estate’s wines, L’Atelier Gourmand in Gargas offers:
Main menu
Starter: Cherry tomato tartlet with rocket pesto.
Main course: Tuna tataki, aubergine cream and baby vegetables.
Dessert: Olive chocolate fondant with a melting centre and black olive sauce.
Children’s menu
Roast chicken, roasted potatoes, mayonnaise and chocolate dessert.
Vegetarian menu
Starter: Cherry tomato tartlet with rocket pesto.
Main course: Falafels with chickpea purée and sesame oil.
Dessert: Olive chocolate fondant with a melting centre and black olive sauce.
Menu for Tuesday 18 August
To accompany the estate’s wines, L’Atelier Gourmand in Gargas offers:
Main menu
Starter: Tomato and mozzarella.
Main course: Mackerel fillet with olive escabeche, black rice with sun-ripened vegetables.
Dessert: Peach Melba.
Children’s menu
Roast chicken, roasted potatoes, mayonnaise and chocolate dessert.
Vegetarian menu
Starter: Tomato and mozzarella.
Main course: Falafels with chickpea purée and sesame oil.
Dessert: Peach Melba.
For these dates, the estate’s organic wines will be accompanied by flavours of the Luberon, with a gourmet and local approach.
An invitation to extend the tasting experience around local products, the estate’s wines and the warm atmosphere of the Sunsets Vignerons.
Dates & menus
Menu for Tuesday 14 July
To accompany the estate’s wines, L’Atelier Gourmand in Gargas offers:
Main menu
Starter: Small spelt salad with grilled vegetables.
Main course: Low-temperature cooked poultry fillet, herb cream and vegetable tian.
Dessert: Roasted apricot with honey and rosemary, toasted almonds and mascarpone cream.
Children’s menu
Roast chicken, roasted potatoes, mayonnaise and chocolate dessert.
Vegetarian menu
Starter: Small spelt salad with grilled vegetables.
Main course: Falafels with chickpea purée and sesame oil.
Dessert: Roasted apricot with honey and rosemary, toasted almonds and mascarpone cream.
Menu for Tuesday 4 August
To accompany the estate’s wines, L’Atelier Gourmand in Gargas offers:
Main menu
Starter: Parmesan shortbread, confit onions, roasted sun-ripened vegetables and goat’s cheese crumble.
Main course: Trout fillet with almonds and lemon cream, quinoa with baby vegetables.
Dessert: Roasted white peach, light thyme mousse, crumble and almond nougatine pieces.
Children’s menu
Roast chicken, roasted potatoes, mayonnaise and chocolate dessert.
Vegetarian menu
Starter: Parmesan shortbread, confit onions, roasted sun-ripened vegetables and goat’s cheese crumble.
Main course: Falafels with chickpea purée and sesame oil.
Dessert: Roasted white peach, light thyme mousse, crumble and almond nougatine pieces.
Menu for Tuesday 1 September
To accompany the estate’s wines, L’Atelier Gourmand in Gargas offers:
Main menu
Starter: Aubergine papeton with tomato coulis and fresh herbs.
Main course: Sault spelt risotto with Luberon goat’s cheese and cured ham.
Dessert: Sheep’s milk mousse and fig tartlet.
Children’s menu
Roast chicken, roasted potatoes, mayonnaise and chocolate dessert.
Vegetarian menu
Starter: Aubergine papeton with tomato coulis and fresh herbs.
Main course: Falafels with chickpea purée and sesame oil.
Dessert: Sheep’s milk mousse and fig tartlet.
To close the Sunsets Vignerons season at Domaine de la Citadelle, this evening will showcase an experience centred around chefs, vintages and gourmet pairings.
A truly special date to savour the estate’s wines in a different way, in a spirit of encounter, cuisine and sharing around the local terroir.
Date & menu
Menu for Tuesday 8 September
To accompany the estate’s wines, L’Atelier Gourmand in Gargas offers:
Main menu
Starter: Salmon mosaic on a bed of custard-style cream, lemon and chervil, marinated carrot and sesame oil.
Main course: Roasted duckling fillet with autumn aromas, butternut squash cooked two ways, white grapes and red wine sauce.
Dessert: Deconstructed pistachio and raspberry mille-feuille.
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.
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Opening times and periods
Every Tuesday, from 30 June to 8 September 2026, at 6.30 pm
Price(s)
Adult : €35 (vegetarian menu option available at no extra charge)
Child : €15 (up to and including 10 years old)
- Charcuterie/cheese platter evenings : €27 (single rate)
- Chefs and Vintages evening : €47 (single rate)
No children’s menu is available for these evenings.
The price includes : a walk through the vineyards, a visit to the wine cellars, a food and wine pairing tasting, and 3 tasting glasses.
On site, you will also be able to buy wine by the glass and/or by the bottle.
Bookings will open soon online on the Destination Luberon shop, as well as at the Destination Luberon Tourist Information Offices, during usual opening hours.
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