If you’re planning to explore the region during your stay in the Gard at Slow Village, wine tourism is a must-do activity. This department boasts a rich and varied wine region, deeply shaped by Roman history and the diversity of its terroirs. Nestled between the Rhône Valley and the Mediterranean, it’s an ideal destination for wine lovers and culture enthusiasts who want to take the time to meet passionate winemakers.
Here is our comprehensive guide to planning your winery tours and tastings during your camping vacation in Occitanie.
To plan your outings from the campground effectively, it’s helpful to understand the variety of appellations in the region. The department is unique in that it spans several major wine-producing regions.
If you take part in an introductory workshop at a Gard winery, you’ll quickly discover that local wine is, above all, about blending. Unlike other vineyards that swear by a single grape variety, here they combine different varieties to balance the wines.
For red wine, Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre are blended to create rich, spicy, and distinctly southern wines. White wine, which is gaining ground every year (sometimes accounting for more than 10 percent of production at certain estates), relies on Viognier, Roussanne, or Grenache Blanc to offer floral notes and a lovely freshness on the palate.
Wine tourism is no longer just about walking into a winery to buy a few bottles. Today, winemakers offer a truly immersive experience.
The Gard region is full of magnificent properties where the old stone walls tell the story of the region’s past. Many châteaux open their grounds, aging cellars, and vaulted wine cellars to the public. These guided tours offer insight into the work of the vineyard—from harvest to bottling—before moving on to a traditional guided wine tasting.
For nature lovers, exploring the area on foot or by bike through the rows of vines is a must. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn about the local winemakers’ environmental commitments. Many wineries are certified organic. During your walk, you’ll learn, for example, how ladybugs and other beneficial insects help naturally protect the grapes from pests, thereby limiting the use of chemical treatments.
To make sure your wine-tasting getaway is a success, here are a few simple, practical tips:
After a day spent exploring the vineyards and chatting with winemakers, it’s perfect to return to the peaceful, tree-lined setting of Slow Village—whether at the Anduze campground or the La Roque-sur-Cèze campground—to relax and savor local products in complete tranquility.
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