Domaine l'Ancienne École

A small organic, family owned winery committed to producing delicious and characterful wines

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Domaine l'Ancienne École

A small organic, family owned winery, committed to producing
delicious and characterful wines in as natural a way as possible.

Our Wine ➤ Our Gites ➤

Delicious natural wines from a beautiful place

We are a small, family owned, organic vineyard and winery situated high on the plateau above Vinsobres with panoramic views over the Mont Ventoux and the Pré-Alpes. With a long standing passion for wine, refugees from the City of London, Anna and Wilson Thorburn created the Domaine in 2007. From our 13 hectares (33 acres) of vines we produce Cru Vinsobres and Côtes du Rhône wines. Our wines are regularly recommended and have appeared in publications such as Guide Hachette, Bettane & Desseauve, Decanter, Le Figaro, Saveurs and Terre de Vins.

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Why not come and stay with us?

We now have three lovely gites which overlook our vines with panoramic views beyond to the Mont Ventoux. They share the large infinity pool.

The 3 bedroom villa

Les Marronniers is a detached villa with 3 double bedrooms (1 with en suite shower room), a bathroom, 2 WC, spacious open-plan living/dining room with wood burning stove, a well-equipped kitchen and a covered terrace.

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The 2 bedroom house

Le Mont Ventoux is a semi-detached house with 2 bedrooms, a family bathroom with bath and shower, 2 WC, open plan ground floor with a sitting area with wood-burning stove, dining area and well-equipped kitchen and shaded terrace.

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The 2 person apartment

Les Pré-Alpes is a 2 person apartment at the southern end of the main building and has a double bedroom, en suite shower room, roof terrace, kitchen/living/dining room with wood burning stove and covered terrace.

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Our wines

Nestled up against the foothills of the Alps in the North Eastern corner of Provence, Domaine l'Ancienne École is a wonderful place to make delicious wine. Vinsobres became a "cru" in 2006, joining villages such as Chateauneuf du Pape and Gigondas.

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Rosé 2021

Perfumed fruity nose with fresh acidity. Perfect as an aperitif

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Terra Firma 2020

Intense deep colour and red berry flavours. Fruity nose and rounded finish.

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L’Essentiel 2017

Deep colour, intense fruit and powerful structure.

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You can now order our wines online,
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