Farmers family

In 1880, Lucien Donat bought a 4 ha land where he built his house and planted his first vineyard (the famous wine grapes Chasselas).

In 1935, the estate grew up and diversified in the market gardening (garlic, onions, potatoes and the famous melon from Cavaillon).

The spring frosts of 1945-48-50 and 51 were so rude that the most of the vineyard died, for the benefit of the market gardening. The estate increased again of 10 ha and in 1956 the very first apple trees were planted. Finally, the winter frosts of February 56 and December 62 have marked the end of the Chasselas and of the market gardening in the Calades farm.

Led by the same passion for the land, the Lucien Donat’s descendants chose to specialise in the apple. Today the estate consists of 45 ha with a range of 9 apple varieties, enabling the harvest and the business from August to December, and giving the choice of a wide range of tastes.