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Château d’Aqueria’s rich history lays testament to generations of men and women who have dedicated themselves with passion and diligence to bringing out the very best of these excellent terroirs. In 1595, Louis Joseph d’Aqueria purchased an area in Tavel called ‘Puy Sablonneux’ from the monks of the Abbey of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon which was particularly suited to the cultivation of vines. His son Robert d’Aqueria, a hereditary Count palatine, built a home which, in the 18th century, became the Château as we know it today. After the Count d’Aqueria, numerous families took possession of the Château modifying it and constructing buildings as well as developing its vineyards. Throughout the centuries, the property nurtured its viticultural vocation so intrinsic to this famous terroir.
In 1919, the estate was purchased by a doctor of law, Jean Olivier. He passed it on to his daughters, Mireille de Bez and Nicole Boccon-Gibod. His son in law, Paul de Bez took over management followed by his grandsons Vincent and Bruno. Three generations who put this historically significant place on the map as a stand out property of the Tavel and Lirac appellations.
In May 2022, the Guigal family took over the reins from the de Bez family to become next in line as owners of the Aqueria estate. Together with the team at the Château, their common goal is to preserve the history and the memory of the people of Aqueria who have accompanied these excellent terroirs throughout the years.
From the Château’s terrace nearly 100 hectares stretch as far as the eye can see. Two thirds are vineyards in the Tavel and Lirac appellations and the remainder is woodland and garrigue.
Aqueria’s vineyards are planted with a large pallet of grape varieties which enables the production of extremely complex wines as well as the preserving the biodiversity of the environment.
Château d’Aqueria Tavel is made mainly from Grenache, Syrah, Clairette and Mourvèdre, with Cinsault and Bourboulenc completing this harmonious blend of varieties.
The Lirac red wines are dominated by Grenache bolstered up by Syrah and Mourvèdre with a touch of Cinsault.
The Lirac whites are made from Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Clairette, Roussanne and Viognier which each play their part to add to the complexity of these precious wines.
6 Route de la Roche, 69420 Ampuis.
Tel : 04 58 17 08 70