In 1970, Walter McKinlay and his wife Ronnie selected a remarkable Vacqueyras as the house wine for their restaurant, The Udny Arms Hotel in Aberdeenshire. This choice sparked their passion for winemaking. After selling their restaurant, they focused on their dream of creating wine. They purchased land at Mourchon and built the winery from the ground up, inspired by the stunning views of Mont Ventoux. As they approached retirement, they established a brand that would soon gain recognition. Their daughter Kate and son-in-law Hugo Levingston joined the family business, helping to shape Domaine de Mourchon into a respected, independent winery known for its purity and high-quality wines.
Domaine de Mourchon is nestled in the picturesque Dentelles de Montmirail hills, surrounded by Mont Ventoux to the East, Vaison-la-Romaine to the North, and Avignon to the South-West. This region is renowned for its exceptional vine-growing conditions. The terroir at Domaine de Mourchon consists of three distinct types, each ideal for specific grape varieties. The first features a blend of limestone, grey marl, and clay, perfect for Grenache. The second, with calcareous clay and limestone, enhances the richness and character of Syrah. Lastly, the third terroir, with limestone fragments, retains heat and allows for water permeability, providing essential nutrients for vine development. The wines produced here are classified under the French Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOP) system, ensuring their quality and authenticity.
For more information about Domaine de Mourchon, visit their official website: Domaine de Mourchon.
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Write a reviewSuperb moment of Guoutu wine and a competent and friendly staff I recommend and the adorable doggies
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We had an incredibly enjoyable experience at Domaine de Mourchon. Kate helped us learn about the family business and its history. The wine making process is very impressive and uses such smart techniques. Catherine gave a wonderful presentation, educational, and delicious tasting. Everything we tasted was excellent. We bought wines to be shipped to us in the USA. I highly recommend this winery!!
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We had a wonderful time at Domaine de Mourchon! Kate was an incredibly kind and knowledgeable host, the wine was diverse and very tasty. The modern winery in contrast to the historical vineyards were a sight to behold and we learned so much in just 2h to make an educated decision on which wines to buy for ourselves. The tasting included the entire selection of Mourchon, so we were sure to miss out on nothing.
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In a wonderful setting you find this great house with every amenity you can wish for such as beautiful and comfortable rooms/bathrooms, great kitchen, pool area and garden. This is a house where you and your family or with friends will have plenty of area to enjoy good food and wines (which literally comes from outside your window), relax in tranquility and explore the beautiful region. You can't find a better place to stay in the area or a better host for that matter.
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We stayed at the Mas de Mourchon with our entire family. It was so magical and perfect in every way. Having more delicious wine available just down the hill was fantastic! Everything about the Mas was perfection !! Highly recommend and we will be back!!
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