Beaujolais Crus Wines & Castles (2:00 pm - 6:30 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon

4.9 (38 reviews) Lyon, France
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Duration4h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish, French
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Brouilly, Morgon, Chiroubles, Fleurie, Moulin-a-Vent, Juliénas, etc. Welcome to the Northern Beaujolais Region where the elite Gamay wines called "crus" are produced! Along this wine tour, as you drive through charming towns with beautiful castles, let us introduce you to some of the most renowned Beaujolais wines at a small family winery & in the magnificent cellar of a Chateau Estate:

What's included

  • Wine tasting included (9/10 wines)
  • Guiding in English and French language.
  • Expert guide in wine and Lyon region.
  • High Comfort 8-seaters minibus with air-conditionning
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What to expect

  1. Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon
    10m
    At 1:50 pm, our guide English Speaking guide will meet you in front of Lyon Office de Tourisme building located on Bellecour Square (50 m opposite Le Royal Hotel). After a short walk, participants will get on the 8 seaters minivan to begin the wine to the Northern Beaujolais.
  2. Mont Brouilly
    Pass by
    Start the journey travelling on the beautiful Beaujolais "Route des Vins" and with your guide learn about the "terroir" (french philosphy for wine) and the different characteristics of the Beaujolais "crus" wines appellations.

    Pass the Mont Brouilly, a strikingly beautiful dormant volcano covered by secular vineyards.
  3. Cercie
    1h
    At 3:15 pm, push the door of a small family winery, meet a passionate wine-maker and learn the different steps of the unique wine making process of Beaujolais called "semi-carbonic" maceration.

    Then, go to the nicely decorated caveau (wine-tasting room) to enjoy several crus Beaujolais wines from different vintages.
  4. Fleurie
    10m
    Then, cross Morgon and travel to La Madone Chapel in Fleurie town to enjoy a breathtaking panaroma of the Beaujolais wine region: on clear days, you may have the chance to see the Alps and the Mount Blanc!
  5. Chenas
    45m
    Travel again on the Beaujolais wine road, pass Moulin-à-Vent and then reach Chénas town to discover the amazing cellar of a Chateau Wine Estate full of oak barrels.

    It is time to savor beautiful Crus wines as your guide describe them and tell you about their aromas, balance and complexity ...

    Just unforgettable!
  6. Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon
    5m
    At 6:30 pm, your guide will drop you off at Lyon Office de Tourism Building, at Bellecour Square.

    A must do wine tour!

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Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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