Domaine de Montine - Winegrowing estate
GrignanWhen the weather gets nice, we offer you an enjoyable walk across our vineyards, lavender and truffle fields. Take a break along the way for a gourmet picnic under a shady green oak, next to our old stone shed. Indulge in local tasty food surrounded by a magnificent setting, and treat yourself with a fruity glass of wine (Appellation Grignan Des Adhemar and Côtes du Rhône wines). A stroll between vineyards, lavender and truffle fields. Share your picnic time for a unique and friendly moment with the winemaker. When you get back to the estate, we'll tell you all about our beautiful family history during a wine tasting of our colourful range.
The Domaine de Montine provides various services on the theme of wine and thanks to their extensive network of partners, they can also organise some rather unusual activities.
Tour of the wine cellar: It's possible to visit the estate's wine cellar all year round, and discover the captivating world of wine!
A member of the team will guide you and tell you all about our family's background, about our fascinating profession and an appellation with so much potential.
After the tour, you will be able to taste the estate's white, red and rosé wines.
Available from 1 person - duration: 1 hour to 1.5 hours - bookings are compulsory - All week long except Sundays - €5/person
Sharing platter of cheeses and cured meats:
We have concocted a sharing platter of cheese and cured meats that will be served during your tasting session. You're guaranteed an enjoyable, gourmet experience!
2 people minimum - Available every day - bookings are compulsory - €20 per platter.
To get your mouth watering:
For all the foodies out there!
First of all, you'll be plunged into the world of wine on a tour of the wine cellar.
Then when you come back to the winery, it's time to sample our white, red and rosé wines, perfectly paired with cheese, cured meat and some simple culinary preparations. During the tasting session, you'll have the chance to unveil some wine & food pairing secrets with a little game.
From 2 to 12 people - duration: 2 hours - bookings are compulsory - All week long except Sundays - € 25/person
The art of appreciating wine:
For wine enthusiasts!
First of all, you'll be plunged into the world of wine on a tour of the wine cellar.
Then back to the winery:
During the tasting session, you'll learn to appreciate the different qualities of a wine, and to analyse its characteristics. Then there are some little games and a fun introduction where you'll learn to focus on the different senses: sight, smell and of course taste. You'll be tasting some of the estate's wines, from both northern and southern Drôme, to appreciate the different terroirs and characteristics of each vintage wine.
Some delicious light bites will be served with the wines.
From 2 to 12 people - duration: 3 hours - bookings are compulsory - All week long except Sundays - €38/person.
Fun activities on the estate:
Fun tours of our winegrowing region on an electric bike, an experience that will really clear your mind!
Set off on an electric bike to explore our magnificent region. We have 3 different routes on offer, of between 30 and 35 km. These fun routes are suitable for everyone!!
2 people minimum - Bike hire for the whole day - bookings are compulsory - €35/person or half-day bike hire - bookings are compulsory - €25/person.
Original horse-drawn carriage ride: Trot back into your childhood on a horse-drawn carriage ride!
A one-hour ride around the vines, lavender and truffle patches on the estate.
From 4 to 10 people - duration: 1 hour - bookings are compulsory - €18/person and €8/child.
Great fun! Fancy a ride on a Trotti-Bike? This is an excellent way to have some fun and explore the superb landscapes at the same time.
Your guide, Maëva, will take you along the narrow paths past vineyards and truffle patches, with a magnificent view of the Château de Grignan in the background.
1 hour: €27/person. (4 people min.) or 2 hours: €47/person (3 people min.).
Try your hand at Laser Biathlon: A sporty activity that reinforces teamwork!
A fun and completely safe way to experience a biathlon. The skis are replaced with an off-road scooter and the traditional rifles are replaced with laser guns.
After a quick briefing session for using the laser gun, you'll be alternating between scooter rides and shooting targets, in teams. Who will be crowned the winners?
It's possible to end this challenge with a tasting session of our white, red and rosé wines.
A great idea for a hen party or stag party outing, for a corporate team-building outing, birthday, etc.
From 12 people - duration: 3 hours - bookings are compulsory - €35/person.
Winegrowers' Picnic
2 people minimum - bookings are compulsory
- Walking tour through the vines, lavender and truffle patches.
From spring onwards, we organise pleasant walking tours through our vines, lavender and truffle patches. You'll be stopping off for a picnic on the way, in the shade of a holm oak, next to our authentic stone cabin. You'll be surrounded by some fantastic views! Just embrace your surroundings, as you enjoy the delicious food and a fruity glass of wine.
Choose from:
- 'Gourmet' picnic for 2 people - Mixed salad, savoury cake, cured meat and cheese, baguette, fruit salad, wine from the estate and mineral water - €20/person*
- A unique and enjoyable experience on a picnic with the winegrowers! €45/person*
* Please remember to reserve your picnic hampers at least 48 hours in advance.
As soon as you return to the estate, we invite you to come and find out about our family's background and discover our varied range of colourful wines.
The estate complete tour opens a whole universe door. An expert wine-grower accompanies you step by step through the vineyard and the installations. He tells you about colours, grape varieties and AOC and tells you theses lands story, a family epic and a passion's legacy. At the end of a tasting, a wine-grower picnic-style closes that half-day meeting. A friendly experience that combines rural pleasures and terroir discovery.