A press review of

VIA CARITATIS
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In the media
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JEB DUNNUCK – ABBAYES GRENACHE 2022 (92-94/100)

“Lastly, the 2022 Ventoux Abbayes Grenache is based on 97% Grenache and a splash of Syrah. It has a medium ruby hue to go with a ripe, powerful bouquet of wild strawberries, framboise, peppery garrigue, and hints of sandalwood. This richly textured, medium to fill-bodied, concentrated wine has enough structure to warrant 2-3 years of bottle age and will have over a decade of longevity”

JEB DUNNUCK – LUX iIN ALTIS 2022 (90/100)

“The 2022 Ventoux Lux in Altis Blanc (68% Clairette and 32% Roussanne) has a pretty; citrus, mineral, and spicy style as well as medium-bodied richness and depth on the palate. I like its purity, and it has terrific balance as well as a clean, classy style tha will shine on the dinner table.”

JEB DUNNUCK – Pax in Terra 2022 (91-93/100)

The 2022 Ventoux Pax in Terra is cut from the same cloth, with beautiful black raspberry fruit, some peppery, violet, and garrigue notes, medium to full-bodied richness, ultra-fine tannins, and a great finish.

JEB DUNNUCK – Vox red 2022 (91-93/100)

“I loved the 2022 Ventoux Vox Angelorum, a richly textured, medium to full-bodied red based on 84% Grenache and 16% Syrah. Black raspberries, flowery herbs, graphite, and pepper all define the aromatics, and it’s textured, with ripe tannins and a great finish.”

Jeb Dunnuck – Vox red 2020 (93/100)

“The 2020 Vox Angelorum is a step up, with more elegance and purity. Red, blue, and black fruits as well as ground pepper, violets, and scorched earth notes give way to a big, rich, concentrated wine that has integrated acidity and a seamless mouthfeel.”

Jeb Dunnuck – Lux red 2020 (91/100)

“A big wine based on Syrah and Grenache, the 2020 Lux Excelsior has lots of darker berry fruits, some violet, medium to full body, terrific mid-palate depth; and a great finish. Drink this pleasure-bent, decadent, nicely balanced beauty over the coming 7-8 years.”

DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2023

Decanter World Wine Awards 2023: 91/100

GUIDE HACHETTE DES VINS

Vox rosé 2022 : « A high-quality wine, which gets 1 star in the famous French Guide Hachette. »

BETTANE & DESSEAUVE – GOLD MEDAL PAX IN TERRA 2019

“Elegant nose with notes of strawberries, redcurrant, a juicy and fresh mouth, mixing stewed red fruits and notes fine spices. A magnificent wine of great pleasure.”

BETTANE & DESSEAUVE – GOLD MEDAL VOX ANGELORUM 2020

“Fine and typical red of the Rhône Valley region, with notes of very ripe black fruit. It is a fine, elegant and pleasant wine.”

BETTANE & DESSEAUVE – SILVER MEDAL VOX TURTURIS 2022

“Pleasant, aromatic and engaging nose, with notes of fennel, anise and citrus (yellow grapefruit). The mouth is greedy with its exotic flavors and a fine salinity.”

Le Dauphiné Libéré

(French newspaper)

“It is an outstanding friendship between Monks and local Winegrowers, we share the pain and the gain.” – FR

Vaucluse Matin

“Between the Dentelles de Montmirail and the famous Mont Ventoux, in the heart of a breathtaking landscape, Via Caritatis wines have been growing since 2015, born of an unprecedented and successful partnership between Benedictine monks and local winegrowers.” – FR (PDF)

Génération Vignerons

“Via Caritatis project bears a vision that will lead it at the top because the monks work on the long range, and make sure to involve their neighboring winegrowers.” – FR

EWTN

(American Catholic Channel)

“Throughout the day, the monks will work in the vineyard picking the best grapes of the vines in order to produce a heavenly wine, they call “Via Caritatis”, latin for “The true Charity”

CNEWS

(French national TV Channel)

“Via Caritatis spirit is the same as the one which prevailed in the Clunisian deaneries or in the Benedictine barns” – FR

France Inter

(The most listened radio in France)

« The Monks of Le Barroux enchant us with these great wines ! They are amongst the top-ranks wines and are an honor for the Rhône Valley ! » – FR

BETTANE & DESSEAUVE

(the French Robert M. Parker)

“Via Caritatis, it is Michel Bettane’s big favorite for very pure wines of great aromatic finesse and perfectly vinified by the monks, whose wine culture amazed our chief taster.” – FR

LES ECHOS

(the leading economic French Daily Newspaper)

“These Monks are elaborating wines of Cistercian purity!” – FR

Le Figaro

“These wines are exceptional and their high level isn’t only spiritual!” – FR

France 2

“An unusual alliance between these Benedictines and the winegrowers, who want to make their grape varieties known!” – FR

THURIES MAGAZINE

(French gastronomy magazine)

“As soon as you will have tasted the Vintage Lux Red Via Caritatis , you will understand why this vast project is such remarkable” – FR

3 ETOILES

(French gastronomy magazine)

“The Monks and Nuns achieved a goldsmith work, in depth, meticulous and long, to reveal the outstanding character of the altitude terroir, and to identify the right plots” – FR.

FRANCE 3

(French national TV channel)

“The vineyard is clearly subject to a high-quality work” – FR

Vitisphère

(French wine specialist website)

“The Abbey of Le Barroux draws up a positive balance sales of wines resulting from a solidarity partnership with its neighbors winegrowers.” – FR

TERRE DE VINS

(French wine magazine)

“Dazzled by the beauty of these juices!” – FR

IN VINO RADIO

The only Radio dedicated to the wine – FR

LE PETIT BALLON

(the leading French online wine store)

“The monks of Le Barroux are making absolutely magnificent wines! I never came across such finesse before!” – FR

OMNES MAG

“A good wine is like a hymn of praise to God – ES”

LE GRAND PASTIS

“It is today an unanimous successful work among guides, critics and other oenologists, who praise the outstanding qualities of the wines produced in Le Barroux. God must be the one to be glad of it!” – FR

Olive Oil times

“Producers Assess Damage of Springtime Frost Across Southern France”- EN

UNION OF CATHOLIC ASIAN NEWS

“These delightful wines are created with a deep respect for nature, using sustainable processes” – EN

KATHOLIEKE NIEUWSBLAD

“With the support of one of the world’s leading experts in the study of winemaking (Philippe Cambie), the monks have been able to create award-winning blends” – NL

“Monniken van eerste Franse pauselijke wijngaard” – NL

Famille Chrétienne

(French Catholic Magazine) “The daring bet of the monks of the Abbey Le Barroux : to sell 15 000 bottles within 7 days !”

Aleteia

(French catholic magazine)

“ A stimulating spiritual meditation on the episode of the vines’ frost” – FR

Aleteia

“Oldest papal vineyard blends charity into award-winning wine” – EN

“O vinhedo papal mais antigo mistura caridade com vinho premiado” – PT

Billy Lyon Irish wine and food blogger

“The Oldest Papal Vineyard in France. And it’s not where I thought!” – FR

Tasting comments
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Philippe Cambie, R. Parker World best Œnologist of the year 2010

“For me the wines of Via Caritatis are very, very good wines, with an extraordinary price-quality ratio. It’s fabulous! I love it!”

Revue du Vin de France (Famous French wine magazine)

Best RVF score of the selection – September 2020

«Deep, fleshy and balanced, this wine from the Le Barroux abbey offers the intense taste of a great southern France wine. »

Jean-Michel Deluc, Sommelier of Le Ritz Hotel Paris

“Divine! I love it! I fell in love with these wines when I tasted them!”

France Inter (the most listened French Radio)

“The Monks of Le Barroux enchant us with these great wines ! They are amongst the top-ranks wines and are an honor for the Rhône Valley !”

Michel Droit, Burgundy Sommelier

“The tasting is a real success! The White wine is more than appreciated, and the Rosé wine is praised! Such a nice cellar-work. We notice, moreover, the spiritual side of these wines”

In Vino

“It’s an excellent value for money, don’t miss this great opportunity!”

Tasting notes
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Lux Rosé

“This is such an elegant wine, full of finesse and sharpness. It reveals a very nice complexity, to such an extent that we thought that it was worked in casks!”

Philippe Faure-Brac (World best oenologist of the year 1992)

Pax

“This red wine, made from Grenache and Syrah, has the frankness of a powerful bouquet of ripe plum and a tense balance on elegant constancy.”

Le Figaro Magazine (one of the most famous French magazine)

Vox rosé

“A delicious and aromatic wine, full of fruit, with aromas of cherry, bergamot and currant. It is perfect not only as an aperitif, but also to pair with a meal. ”

Philippe Cambie (R. Parker World best Œnologist of the year 2010)

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