Bonpas Charter House : Benchmarking Wine
Bonpas Charter House : Winery With 800 Year History .
In South East France lies Avignon city , on the bank of river Rhône. It is an important landmark in Catholic religion history as from 1309 to 1377, it was the seat of the Catholic popes. It is closer to Italy and Swiss border.
Another important place in the area is Bonpas Charterhouse, overlooking the Durance River close to the town of Avignon. It had been a fortified monastery but now an established name in wine. Originally it was built by Knights of Saint John Hospital Jerusalem in the 12th century.
The Charter House property was purchased by established family from Gap , they were simply charmed by the premises. Soon after they undertook renovations. In 1949, the chapel was reconsecrated and, in 1952, the site was classified as a National Historic Monument. In 2003, a French family that is a major player in today’s wine industry purchased the site and brought it back to life.
In the year 2014, Bonpas opened its door for general public, offering an interactive self-guided tour during which visitors can learn about the history of the Charterhouse and its legends, the production of wine and olive oil, as well as how the monks lived within its walls for over 400 years…
The Bonpas style is above all the unadulterated expression of the region’s emblematic grape variety - red Grenache, which is the cornerstone to the final blends for the entire range of wines. It is combined with other historic, traditional Rhone Valley varietals such as Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, and so on.
What is so special in the Bonpas Wines?
The winery’s blends stand out for their fruitiness and concentration, pleasing mouthfeel, lovely richness, and smooth tannins.
It is roundness and complex aromas and flavours that best define the Bonpas cuvées or the blends. It is a delicate balance that the winery works on on a daily basis as this is what constitutes the identity of Bonpas wines.
Live the Bonpas experience!
Bonpas, a not-to-be-missed edifice imbued with French history, it opened its doors to wine lovers in 2014 for an entertaining, interactive self-guided tour.
Visit the place and be transported into the legend of the Bonpas Charterhouse in five spaces - the entrance archway, the chapel, the storeroom, the reading room, and, of course, the wine cellar.
From the gardens, enjoy the magnificent view of the Durance River that played such a determining role in the history of Bonpas. The cultural wealth of the Bonpas Charterhouse cannot be summarized; it has to be experienced!
Chartreuse de Bonpas is a captivating learning experience which describes the origins of the monastery and its evolution throughout the ages. Through "son et lumière" presentation, you can solve the enigma of bonpas. Also discover their wine from the Rhone Valley with a wine tasting session.
At the end of the visit, winery staff welcome you at the wine shop where they provide all the relevant information. This is an opportunity to share in a tasting led by a wine professional.
Côtes du Rhône AOC : history
Viticulture arrived here with the Greeks in the 4th century BC. But it was the Romans who really established the vineyards and reputation of the area using the Rhône Valley as their highway. Bonpas uses Grenache and Syrah from the Vineyard from Valley
for red blends and the vineyards are planted on a variety of different soils and 21 other sanctioned grape varieties.
If you plan a visit , choice for stay near Charter House Bonpas within a mile’s range are many , you may choose any one based on your budget, but the following are better options :
1.Villa Mas St Jean
2. Mas Saint Julien
3. Le Coeurisier
4. Appartement Les Hortensias
5. Chambre d'hotes Le Mas Saint Jacques
In South East France lies Avignon city , on the bank of river Rhône. It is an important landmark in Catholic religion history as from 1309 to 1377, it was the seat of the Catholic popes. It is closer to Italy and Swiss border.
Another important place in the area is Bonpas Charterhouse, overlooking the Durance River close to the town of Avignon. It had been a fortified monastery but now an established name in wine. Originally it was built by Knights of Saint John Hospital Jerusalem in the 12th century.
The Charter House property was purchased by established family from Gap , they were simply charmed by the premises. Soon after they undertook renovations. In 1949, the chapel was reconsecrated and, in 1952, the site was classified as a National Historic Monument. In 2003, a French family that is a major player in today’s wine industry purchased the site and brought it back to life.
In the year 2014, Bonpas opened its door for general public, offering an interactive self-guided tour during which visitors can learn about the history of the Charterhouse and its legends, the production of wine and olive oil, as well as how the monks lived within its walls for over 400 years…
The Bonpas style is above all the unadulterated expression of the region’s emblematic grape variety - red Grenache, which is the cornerstone to the final blends for the entire range of wines. It is combined with other historic, traditional Rhone Valley varietals such as Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, and so on.
What is so special in the Bonpas Wines?
The winery’s blends stand out for their fruitiness and concentration, pleasing mouthfeel, lovely richness, and smooth tannins.
It is roundness and complex aromas and flavours that best define the Bonpas cuvées or the blends. It is a delicate balance that the winery works on on a daily basis as this is what constitutes the identity of Bonpas wines.
Live the Bonpas experience!
Bonpas, a not-to-be-missed edifice imbued with French history, it opened its doors to wine lovers in 2014 for an entertaining, interactive self-guided tour.
Visit the place and be transported into the legend of the Bonpas Charterhouse in five spaces - the entrance archway, the chapel, the storeroom, the reading room, and, of course, the wine cellar.
From the gardens, enjoy the magnificent view of the Durance River that played such a determining role in the history of Bonpas. The cultural wealth of the Bonpas Charterhouse cannot be summarized; it has to be experienced!
Chartreuse de Bonpas is a captivating learning experience which describes the origins of the monastery and its evolution throughout the ages. Through "son et lumière" presentation, you can solve the enigma of bonpas. Also discover their wine from the Rhone Valley with a wine tasting session.
At the end of the visit, winery staff welcome you at the wine shop where they provide all the relevant information. This is an opportunity to share in a tasting led by a wine professional.
Côtes du Rhône AOC : history
Viticulture arrived here with the Greeks in the 4th century BC. But it was the Romans who really established the vineyards and reputation of the area using the Rhône Valley as their highway. Bonpas uses Grenache and Syrah from the Vineyard from Valley
for red blends and the vineyards are planted on a variety of different soils and 21 other sanctioned grape varieties.
If you plan a visit , choice for stay near Charter House Bonpas within a mile’s range are many , you may choose any one based on your budget, but the following are better options :
1.Villa Mas St Jean
2. Mas Saint Julien
3. Le Coeurisier
4. Appartement Les Hortensias
5. Chambre d'hotes Le Mas Saint Jacques
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