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Luberon (formerly Cotes du Luberon) is an appellation for wines made in the picturesque surroundings of the Luberon National Park in south-eastern France. Geographically wedged between the Rhone and Provence, AOC Cotes du Luberon wines are also stylistically caught between these two regions. The Luberon viticultural area is situated between the Ventoux and Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence appellations, to the north and south respectively. All Luberon vineyards are located within 20 miles (31km) of the Mediterranean coast, and enjoy the benefits of the gentle, south-facing slopes that run from the Mont Ventoux foothills to the sea.

Bush vines in Luberon National Park

The appellation was created in 1988 and continues to produce significant quantities of red, white and rosé wine today. Varietal wines made in the same area must be labeled under the title IGP Vaucluse, as the Luberon appellation laws permit only blended wines.

Syrah is the dominant variety of the appellation (used in its red and rosé wines) and is accompanied by Grenache, Mourvedre, Cinsaut and a maximum addition of 20% Carignan. The better Luberon wines are concentrated, full-bodied, herb-scented red wines which develop reasonably well with age.

Whites are made from Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Ugni Blanc, Vermentino and occasional inclusions of Marsanne and Roussanne. Rosé wines made under the appellation may incorporate up to 20% of these white varieties.

The Mediterranean climate brings the long, warm days so characteristic of the wider region, but Luberon has cooler nights than most Rhone wine-producing areas. This higher diurnal temperature variation helps to produce some of the crisper, more interesting white wines of the southern Rhone.

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