Cellar Tour in Châteauneuf-du-Pape: An Unforgettable Welcome
As the warm weather returns, the desire for a change of scenery becomes more intense: family escapes to the countryside, wine-tasting weekends for two, exploration of rare places with friends… Château La Nerthe proves to be the ideal spot for wine enthusiasts seeking discoveries, just 15 minutes from Orange and 25 minutes from Avignon. Our elegant winery team is committed to offering you a timeless cellar tour in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, unveiling the secrets of winemaking, blending, and tasting…
An Idyllic Landscape as the Starting Point of Your Wine Tourism Experience
A memorable welcome starts with a carefully arranged arrival. Château La Nerthe leaves nothing to chance for your entrance to the estate. Less than 2 kilometers south of the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a shaded alley lined with cypress trees, olive trees, and green oaks leads you to our refined 18th-century building.
Its terrace reveals itself as a peaceful haven in the Vaucluse, nestled in a marvelous park with majestic plane trees and century-old pines. Take the time to savor this breathtaking view of the Rhône Valley: to the east, Mont Ventoux, the highest peak in Vaucluse. In the distance, the outlines of the illustrious City of the Popes. In front of you, finally, our magnificent Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyards, including our precious Clos de Beauvenir.
It is in this exceptional environment that our team is pleased to welcome you for a tour of our wine estate…
A Passionate Team to Share the Expertise of Château La Nerthe
This year, four individuals are here to let you touch five centuries of elegance at our Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate. They all share a profound sense of hospitality combined with an infinite passion for wine…
Antoine Olivain, a former handball player of 34 years, swapped balls for delicious bottles. After earning a master’s degree in international wine marketing in Avignon, he worked as a sommelier in Bali for five years and in New Zealand for one year. Antoine then joined the Christian Etienne establishment, the oldest Michelin-starred restaurant in Vaucluse, before becoming responsible for our private clientele.
Sylvie Chabran arrived at Château La Nerthe nearly 30 years ago and knows it inside out. Concurrently, she cultivated her love of wine for almost 26 years as a winemaker and manager of guesthouses: an obvious path for this woman from four generations of winemakers in the Côtes du Rhône and Vacqueyras, holding a technical diploma in viticulture-enology and a former board member of a cooperative winery. At 52, Sylvie gladly puts her thirst for travel, nature, and encounters at the service of your visits and tastings…
Alexis Kempf, a true product of our Châteauneuf-du-Pape terroir, is a genuine lover of good products and good friends. The 21-year-old young man turned to the wine world early on, joining the cooperative winery of the appellation during his BTS in commercial management. For the past year, he has made it a point of honor to convey with cheerfulness and clarity all the nuances of our expertise during each visit.
Thomas Camilleri, born in Avignon, completes our welcoming team for this 2024 season. A graduate with a bachelor’s degree in international business, he honed his skills as a sommelier at Christian Etienne, then as the Wine Tourism Manager of various estates in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, and as the Assistant General Manager of Monsieur Marcel Gourmet Market & Restaurant in Los Angeles.
Several Captivating Cellar Tour Options in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Antoine, Sylvie, Alexis, and Thomas will be your guides to discover our Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, which you can taste in our shop or during one of our three tour circuits. Bookable in a few clicks online or available as gift cards, these tours invite you to delve into the heart of our 16th-century historic cellars: carved under our Château, they have housed the patient aging of our bottles for over 500 years…
For one hour, the “Discovery” Experience offers a true overview of our estate, including a tour of our Châteauneuf-du-Pape cellar and a tasting of five of our wines, including the superb Cuvée des Cadettes.
The “Terroir” Experience opens with a guided tour retracing our history and various vineyard and cellar approaches. Then, seven of our wines are offered for tasting, including a rare old vintage, the emblematic Cuvée des Cadettes, and the mythical Clos de Beauvenir in white. Lasting 1.5 hours, this dive into our estate is truly fascinating.
The “Passion” Experience is a private 2-hour sensory journey, featuring a Châteauneuf-du-Pape tasting by candlelight in our secret cellar. Here, our sommelier introduces you to eight of our wines, including Les Clavelles, our most prestigious cuvée…
Whichever tour you choose, our team looks forward to welcoming you to Château La Nerthe to make your visit to Châteauneuf-du-Pape a suspended moment, both warm and refined…