La Commensale de la truffe et du vin du Luberon

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Origins of the Brotherhood

The vineyards of the Luberon have a long history. Wines were first produced in the region for local consumption and were later appreciated at Versailles. They fell from favour in the middle of the 19th century, but fine wines started to be made from 1960 onwards.
In 1994, the "Commensale du Luberon" was established. The purpose of the brotherhood is to represent and promote the wines sold under the "Côtes du Luberon" label. It aims to do this by three methods :
· selecting with rigor the finest wines of the region ;
· promote awareness of the strong traditions of the region by means of hospitality and wine tastings ;
· encouraging visitors to discover the Lubéron and to develop links with the region.
The brotherhood currently has 300 members.

Motto 

" Brothers and sisters, all honestly brought together by a creative spirit and united against enemies."

Symbols and Rituals
The brotherhood's ceremonial dress was designed by Alain Maître and made by Catherine Delaroziere. The man's costume represents the traditional vine-grower : the gown symbolises the main vine stock, the shoulders display thick green leaves, and the front of the dress displays a bunch of grapes made of red silk. The women's costume represents a bunch of grapes around the waist as a symbol of fertility. The corset area is enlaced with vine leaves and shoots.
The organisation takes part in a large number of prestigious events in order to promote the reputation the Lubéron's wines. Every year it celebrates France's great wine festivals.
On these occasions, the organisation's members wear their symbolic dress and hold a traditional enthroning ceremony for new members.

Insignia

 

 

The brotherhood's emblem is a silver broach modelled on a bas relief from the Claudian period in the 1st century BC. It represents a small boat, loaded with two large barrels and amphorae, and piloted by an oarsman in Roman dress.


The silver broach

Structure of the Brotherhood
The brotherhood is run by a central committee comprising of the president, vice president, treasurer and secretary.
The brotherhood is funded by means of entrance fees, members' subscriptions, gifts, subsidies and revenues from its assets.

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