Images of Suze-la-Rousse

 

The village of Suze-la-Rousse, Mont Ventoux in the background

 

The Château of Suze-la-Rousse, which now houses the Université du Vin

 

Flat, stony garrigues terroir of Suze-la-Rousse

 

Ann Vermeersch of LePlan-Vermeersch

 

Vincent Boyer of Domaine la Bastide and president of the appellation Suze-la-Rousse

 

Outcrops of sand at the north of the appellation

 

Raphaël Knapp of Domaine La Borie

 

Rémy (l) and Luc Bayon (r) of Domaine des Gravennes

 

Gilles Cotin, archive manager at the Université de Vin who is retiring this year. Thanks to Gilles and the Université de Vin for giving me access to their formidable library. The university trains the next generation of wine professional, from viticulture and winemaking to marketing and oenotourisme. It also has short courses open to consumers; check out their website for more details.