LES VIGNERONS D’ESTEZARGUES RHONE, FRANCE
Established in 1965 near Avignon, Les Vignerons d’Estézargues is widely considered one of the most innovative and high-quality wine cooperatives in France. Unlike traditional cooperatives that focus on high-volume bulk production, Estézargues is a pioneer of the natural wine movement within a collaborative setting. While most co-ops blend all members’ grapes into generic batches, Estézargues vinifies grapes from each of its 10–12 member estates separately. This preserves the unique identity of specific plots. The group manages roughly 1,360 acres, yet maintains strictly hands-off winemaking.
