L'Ameillaud has been in my family for several generations. My grandfather inherited this 90-hectare wine estate. I've always been very attached to my southern roots. My husband, a British gentleman farmer, had an uncle who was a "Master of Wine” and who passed his interest in wine onto him. We both wanted to go back to the countryside because of our respective origins, and we were looking for a project to work on together. We seized the opportunity to take over what was then just a family farm and adapt it with our vision and touch. We had a big challenge ahead of us. There was a lot of brick and a large expanse of wine-growing land that needed to be structured.
A group of buildings laid out in a U-shape around a courtyard dedicated to housing and wine production, all surrounded by a vineyard. The original farmhouse, built in the 19th century, has been extended over the years with the successive generations. The first builders carefully chose a site where there was water. There are five springs here. In the 1825’s, a small Provençal-style house was built, now known as La Source. Nestled between the back of a typical building and the old wine-making cellar, Mas Meyeau, a gite located in the former stables, has kept its original structure with large windows that open onto the inner courtyard, giving it peace and privacy, yet letting subtle light in throughout the day.
The Domaine de l'Ameillaud wine estate has a long history dating back some 200 years. My grandfather had a vineyard manager who looked after the vineyards and made wine on site, which was only sold in bulk. In 1983, he invited us to manage the estate and that was that. We both took courses at the Beaune wine school. After his death in 1991, we bought part of the estate from his heirs. We initially concentrated our efforts on the vines. Then came time for renovations, starting with the estate's former stables, which we restored and designed with the help of an interior designer friend, to make the first location for our gite business. We have now entrusted the vineyard to a young winemaker and devote ourselves to welcoming our guests.
A place shaded by century-old plane trees, far from the crowds yet close to everything. Close to Vaison-La-Romaine, dominated by Mont Ventoux and facing the Dentelles de Montmirail, our guests can spend peaceful days in the centre of a land of wine and prestigious appellations, particularly in the heart of the Cairanne vineyards. Formerly a winemaker on the family estate, my husband now devotes himself to passing on his know-how and sharing the knowledge he has acquired over 40 years in the trade. He offers our guests an exclusive two-hour "In-House Wine Class", as well as a "Wine-Tour" in Châteauneuf du Pape, off the beaten track, consisting of a visit to the cellars and wine tasting at two estates he has selected.
Lose yourself in the streets of the old town of Vaison-la-Romaine and dine at "Lum" with its inventive food and warm welcome. Discover the cuisine at the Michelin-starred restaurant "l'Oustalet" in Gigondas. Taste the village's winemakers’ wines at the brand new Caveau du Cairanne. Visit Villedieu's typical Provence-style square for a drink, an ice cream or a meal at "Le Bistrot de Villedieu". Take a stroll through the hilltop village of Séguret, listed as a remarkable village, and admire the view across the plain. Visit France's last remaining “scourtinerie”, which has been perpetuating its coir-making expertise for 130 years, and Sybille Friedel's painting and sculpture studio in Pernes-les-Fontaines. A street market every Saturday morning in Sainte-Cécile-Les-Vignes. Les Dentelles de Montmirail, a 108km2 massif located between the Rhône valley and Mont Ventoux, offer superb panoramic views over the Vaucluse and are accessible to hikers of all abilities.
Mas Meyeau is a 270 m² detached house on two floors, set in the heart of the estate with views of Mont Ventoux and the surrounding countryside. On the ground floor, a large entrance hall leads off to the left into a large lounge with two sofas. To the right there is a large kitchen/dining room with a reading area. Two utility rooms and two toilets complete this floor. Upstairs there are five air-conditioned bedrooms, four bathrooms, three of which are en suite, and three toilets. Nearby, Le Petit Mas, in the oldest part of the estate, is a 150 m2, two-storey annex that can accommodate four people. The ground floor has a single-storey entrance opening into a large dining room/kitchen, a lounge and a utility room. Upstairs there are two bedrooms measuring around 25 m2 each with en suite bathrooms and toilets. The "Petit Mas" can be rented separately and from October to May only. In June, July, August and September, the farmhouses can be rented together and from October to April, Just twenty metres apart, Mas Meyeau and Petit Mas can accommodate up to 14 people from April to October, from €4300 to €7700 per week with the exception of July and August when only Mas Meyeau is open for rental.
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Le Petit Mas, in the oldest part of the estate, is a 150 m2, two-storey annex that can accommodate four people. The ground floor has a single-storey entrance opening into a large dining room/kitchen, a lounge and a utility room. Upstairs there are two bedrooms measuring around 25 m2 each with en suite bathrooms and toilets. The "Petit Mas" can be rented separately and from October to May only. In June, July, August and September, the farmhouses can be rented together and from October to April,
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