We had a long and busy weekend doing the bottling of White, Adeline and Rose 2016 and Red, Source, Croix,  and Gardy 2015. It was a three day job, with Manu bringing his efficient bottling truck to the domaine.  The wine is pumped in,  and empty bottles are added to the conveyor belt at one end.  The bottles are washed, then filled with gas that is immediately replaced with wine (to avoid … [Read more...]

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Château Unang – Ventoux – Rhone Season & Harvest notes 2016 : A dry winter preceded the season, which was not reassuring as the south relies on decent winter rain (hopefully 100mm/month) knowing that the summer will be dry (less than 50mm/month). The rain fills the aquifers which can slowly release the winter’s bounty during the growing season. With the mild, as well as dry, winter … [Read more...]

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Next tuesday 12th July we are having our third summer soiree - this time we are fortunate enough to have the English Chamber Choir from London who are going to be performing in the vineyard and around the chateau. The evening starts at the cave and centres around our 6 wines and 6 perfectly matched cheeses from Claudine Vigier at the Fromagerie du Comtat in Carpentras.  It then progresses with … [Read more...]

In July there are two chances to really enjoy Chateau Unang - the beautiful domaine, the wine and delicious extras! On the 6th July between 11h and 15h we are holding a Open House - which anyone can attend, for free, no reservations needed - just come and enjoy a very relaxed and spoiling moment or three with good wine, good cheese, and chilled music.  There will be at least 6 of our wines to … [Read more...]

https://youtu.be/o04DHNZVimM Wonderful Open House at the cave - crowds of interesting people, creating a great atmosphere helped by the excellent Franck Moulette on guitar, huge quantities of quality cheese from Fromagerie Vigier and last but not least the fine and elegant wines of James and Chateau Unang. Thank you to Dominique whose charm and efficiency brings it all together. … [Read more...]

We have got an Open House at the Cave this weekend and everyone is welcome to join us.  The main event happens between 11h and 15h.  There are 5 new cuvées to try - Chateau Unang Rouge 2014, Chateau Unang Rosé 2015, Chateau Unang Blanc 2015, Chateau Unang Cuvée Adeline 2015 and Chateau Unang La Croix 2013. To add to this taste sensation we will be serving a different cheese to compliment each … [Read more...]

We are very excited to announce that we have started selling our wine through the world renown wine and spirits merchant Justerini & Brooks.  They are going to take our full range of wines - including the Gardy - and will supply restaurants and retailers but most importantly private clients.    This means that anyone who wishes to buy our wine can contact Justerinis direct either by … [Read more...]