TOUR
Experience an exclusive journey to the heart of L’Oratoire des Papes’ history and terroirs, with six custom-designed tours designed for fine wine lovers. With its iconic label dating back to 1926, L’Oratoire des Papes is one of the most iconic names in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. Step inside our winemaking and ageing cellars, and enjoy a unique tasting experience in exceptional, timeless settings: the Priory, nestled within a protected natural area, and the private tasting rooms of L’Oratoire des Papes, in the heart of the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Visits are private and available by appointment only.
THE WHITE EXPERIENCE
• An introduction to the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation and its soil diversity, held in our Conservatory of Terroirs
• A guided tour of our century-old maturation cellar
• A private tasting in one of the Maison Amouroux lounges
Tasting of 3 wines:
• L’Oratoire des Papes white: current vintage and old vintage
• L’Oratoire des Papes red: current vintage
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Private tasting room in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Price: €50 per person VAT-inclusive
Number of people: 2 min.
THE RED EXPERIENCE
• An introduction to the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation and its soil diversity, held in our Conservatory of Terroirs
• A guided tour of our century-old maturation cellar
• A private tasting in one of the Maison Amouroux lounges
Tasting of 3 wines:
• L’Oratoire des Papes red: current vintage and old vintage
• L’Oratoire des Papes white: current vintage
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Private tasting room in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Price: €50 per person VAT-inclusive
Number of people: 2 min.
FOUR-CUVÉE EXPERIENCE
• An introduction to the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation and its soil diversity, held in our Conservatory of Terroirs
• A guided tour of our century-old maturation cellar
• A private tasting in one of the Maison Amouroux lounges
Tasting of 4 wines:
• L’Oratoire des Papes white and red: current vintage
• Les Chorégies white and red: current vintage
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Private tasting room in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Price: €70 per person VAT-inclusive
Number of people: 2 min.
BLENDING WORKSHOP
Create your own Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC red blend in an immersive workshop designed for wine enthusiasts eager to step into the shoes of a winemaker and cellar master.
• Taste and conduct a sensory analysis of several L’Oratoire des Papes wines that will serve as a reference for the workshop.
• Taste each individual tank sample to analyse the distinctive characteristics of each grape variety, explore the influence of the appellation’s ditterent soils, and learn the principles behind blending.
• Experiment with blending grape varieties and terroirs using four carefully selected samples, tasting your various trials as you work toward creating your perfect blend.
Tasting of:
• L’Oratoire des Papes white and red: current vintage
• Les Chorégies red: current vintage
• Four tank samples selected by our Technical Director, representing the appellation’s signature grape varieties: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault, grown on four distinct terroirs.
Duration: 2,5 hours
Location: Private tasting room in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Price: €100 per person VAT-inclusive
Number of people: 6 min.
IMMERSIVE TOUR
Step into the Priory, an exceptional building housing cellars where precision and progress (or innovation) converge and discover the timeless combination of savoir-faire and philosophy behind the finest wines since 1880.
Following an exclusive private tour, taste our wines, which faithfully convey the vibrancy of Châteauneuf-du-Pape: L’Oratoire des Papes red and white, and Le Clos de L’Oratoire des Papes Les Chorégies plot selection cuvée red and white.
• Presentation of the history and terroirs
• Presentation of the vinification and aging cellars
• Tasting of 4 wines: L’Oratoire des Papes white and red, Les Chorégies white and red
Duration: 2 hours
Location: Le Prieuré à L’Etang Salé de Courthézon
Price: €100 per person VAT-inclusive
Number of people: 2 minimum
MASTERCLASS “TERROIR’S SECRETS”
The terroirs of L’Oratoire des Papes boast infinite riches, expressed in our wines and vintages. Following a private tour of the cellars, this masterclass recounts the heritage and philosophy behind L’Oratoire des Papes during a private tasting of 7 wines selected from our range, which have faithfully captured the vibrancy of Châteauneuf-du-Pape from one vintage to the next.
• L’Oratoire des Papes white: current vintage and old vintage
• L’Oratoire des Papes red: current vintage and old vintage
• Clos de L’Oratoire des Papes Les Chorégies red: current vintage and old vintage
• Clos de L’Oratoire des Papes Les Chorégies, plot selection, white: current vintage
Duration: 3 hours
Location: Le Prieuré à L’Etang Salé de Courthézon
Price: upon request
Number of people: group of up to 12 people
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