Vacqueyras, Official Cru of the Avignon Festival since 1998

Deeply committed to the cultural vitality and international profile of its region, the Vacqueyras Cru has proudly supported the Avignon Festival since 1998.

Each year, wines from the appellation are served during the Festival’s key events, including opening receptions, press conferences, official gatherings and private functions.

Throughout the duration of the Festival In, three Vacqueyras wines — one white, one rosé and one red — serve as ambassadors for the appellation. These wines are selected through a blind tasting conducted by a panel of wine professionals. The winning cuvées are then presented to the press and officially unveiled to the public on the eve of the Festival’s opening.

As part of this special occasion, a Festival artist is inducted into the Brotherhood of the Master Winegrowers of Vacqueyras, strengthening the longstanding bond between wine and culture.

Collector Editions – Vacqueyras Wines in Festival Colours

The three ambassador wines feature exclusive collector labels combining the Festival’s official artwork with the original label of each winegrower.

These special editions are available for purchase at the official Avignon Festival Shop on Place de l’Horloge and are showcased during a dedicated Vacqueyras evening hosted at the Inter Rhône Wine Bar.

The Avignon Festival on Tour

Each year, a production from the Festival In travels beyond Avignon and is performed in selected villages throughout the region.

In Vacqueyras, the performance takes place in the courtyard of the village château, overlooking the magnificent Dentelles de Montmirail mountain range. A unique opportunity for local residents and visitors alike to experience the Festival in an exceptional setting.

Wines Selected for the 80th Avignon Festival (2026)

• White – Domaine de la Brunely – Les Safres du Miocène 2025
• Rosé – Domaine de la Monardière – Le Rosé 2025
• Red – Château des Roques – À l’Ombre du Château 2023

Previous Festival Selections

2025

• White: Domaine La Fourmone – Le Fleurantine 2024
• Rosé: Domaine Le Clos des Cazaux – Vieilles Vignes 2024
• Red: Château de Montmirail – L’Ermite 2023

2024

• White: Domaine La Fourmone – Le Fleurantine 2022
• Rosé: Domaine Julien Delhomme – Louis H. 2023
• Red: La Bastide Saint Vincent – Pavane 2022

2023 – Celebrating 25 Years of Partnership

• Red: Domaine de Montvac – Vincila 2020
• White: Domaine La Verde – Odyssey 2021
• Rosé: Domaine La Garrigue – Douce Impatience 2022

2022

• Red: Le Cellier des Princes – Domaine de la Libellule 2020
• White: Château des Roques – White Cuvée 2020
• Rosé: Domaine La Garrigue – Douce Impatience 2021

2021

• Red: La Ligière – Le Mourre de la Caille 2018
• White: Les Ondines – Passion 2019
• Rosé: Domaine de la Monardière – Le Rosé 2020

2020

No selection due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2019

• Red: Château de Montmirail – Cuvée de l’Ermite 2017
• White: Château Bois d’Arlène – À l’Orée du Bois 2018
• Rosé: Domaine La Garrigue 2018

2018

• Red: La Ligière – Le Mourre de la Caille 2016
• White: Rhonéa – Terroir Daronton 2017
• Rosé: La Verde – Royal Sunset 2017

2017 – 20th Anniversary

• Red: Le Clos de Caveau – Fruit Sauvage 2015
• White: Alain Ignace – Ô Pré de Juliette 2015
• Rosé: Domaine La Garrigue 2017

2016

• Red: Domaine de Chantegut – Les Clés de la Magneraie 2013
• White: Domaine de Montvac – Mélodine 2014
• Rosé: La Verde – Royal Sunset 2015

2015

• Red: Domaine de l’Espigouette 2011
• White: Domaine de Montvac – Mélodine 2013
• Rosé: Vignoble Alain Ignace 2014

2014

• Red: Domaine de Montvac – Arabesque 2011
• White: Château des Roques Blanc 2012
• Rosé: Domaine Le Clos des Cazaux Rosé 2013

2013

• Red: Domaine La Ligière Rouge 2011
• White: Seigneur de Fontimple – Les Vignerons de Caractère Blanc 2012
• Rosé: Domaine Les Ondines Rosé 2012

2012 – 15th Anniversary

• Red: La Ligière Vacqueyras 2010
• White: Le Clos des Cazaux – Les Clés d’Or 2010
• Rosé: Le Clos des Cazaux 2011

2011

• Red: Domaine Montirius – Le Clos 2007
• White: Domaine Le Clos des Cazaux Blanc 2009
• Rosé: Domaine Le Couroulu Rosé 2010

2010

• Red: Domaine Le Clos des Cazaux – Cuvée des Templiers 2008
• White: Les Vignerons de Caractère – Seigneur de Fontimple 2009
• Rosé: Arnoux & Fils – Le Vieux Clocher 2009

2009

• Red: Domaine Montirius – Le Clos 2005
• White: Les Vignerons de Caractère – Seigneur de Fontimple 2008
• Rosé: Les Vignerons de Caractère – Seigneur de Fontimple 2008

2008

• Red: Domaine Montirius – Le Clos 2004
• White: Les Vignerons de Caractère – Seigneur de Fontimple 2007
• Rosé: Les Vignerons de Caractère – Seigneur de Fontimple 2007

2007 – 10th Anniversary

• Red: Domaine de la Monardière – Les Calades 2006
• White: Le Clos des Cazaux – Les Clés d’Or 2005
• Rosé: Domaine de la Monardière 2006