Domaine du Bienheureux is one of the newest and most promising wineries in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, located in the southern Rhône Valley. Founded by Eugénie Avias, who decided to breathe new life into her family’s land, the domaine stands out for its pursuit of freshness and precision in its wines, qualities that position it among the new generation of winemakers in the region.
Eugénie Avias took the reins of Domaine du Bienheureux at just 22 years old, with the aim of transforming the inherited lands into a successful winemaking venture. Despite her young age, Eugénie has managed to blend tradition and innovation, creating a strong and recognizable identity for her domaine. Her vision focuses on producing wines that highlight freshness and elegance without sacrificing the power characteristic of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
The terroir of Domaine du Bienheureux is characterized by a combination of sand and galets roulés (rounded pebbles), which gives the wines a balanced structure and extraordinary finesse. Located in the southern part of the appellation, the vineyard benefits from a sunny microclimate that contributes to the full ripening of the grapes. The clay and sandy soils allow the vines to best express the varietal characteristics of the cultivated grape varieties.
Production at Domaine du Bienheureux is carefully managed, with manual harvesting that ensures the selection of the best clusters. The vines, which have an average age of 65 years, are grown on a surface of 7.5 hectares, with 7 dedicated to red wines and 0.5 to white wines. The annual yield is around 15,000 bottles, a deliberately limited production to maintain high-quality standards.
Eugénie Avias’s approach to winemaking is characterized by the use of traditional techniques, such as whole-cluster fermentation, which allows for wines with well-integrated tannic structures and natural freshness. Vinification involves the infusion of the grapes, a technique that enhances the delicacy and elegance of the wines without sacrificing their complexity and depth.
Domaine du Bienheureux represents a small jewel in the vast and historic region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Eugénie Avias’s dedication and her ability to innovate while respecting traditions make this domaine a reference point for those seeking wines that combine elegance, freshness, and the typical power of the appellation. Each bottle produced is an invitation to discover a unique territory and to share moments of happiness, as suggested by the domaine’s name.
