Beaujolais Crus Wines & Castles (9:00 am - 1:30 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon

5.0 (4 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 8:50 am, 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 excursion.
  2. Romaneche-Thorins
    10m
    After a transfer about 40 minutes, 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.

    Stop at "Moulin-à-Vent" Crus, represended by its emblematic windmill from the 15th century surrounded by vineyards. In this area of Beaujolais, vines grow on granit soils with veins of Manganese which gives more tannic and deeper wines.
  3. Chenas
    45m
    Push the door of a chateau Wine Estate and enter a magnificent cellar full of oak barrels. In this amazing cellar setting, wine-taste several crus wines and with your connoisseur talk about their characteristics, balance and complexity: Morgon, Fleurie, Chenas, etc. wines.
  4. Fleurie
    10m
    Climb to La Madone Chapel in Fleurie and 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. Mont Brouilly
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Travel again on the wine road to reach a small family winery Estate of several generations.

    Meet a passionate wine-maker, learn the different steps of the unique wine making process of Beaujolais called "semi-carbonic" maceration and finally go to wine-tasting room called "caveau".

    Conclude the intense morning wine tour with a second wine-tasting of several crus wines in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
  6. Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon
    5m
    At 1:30 pm, we will drop you off in Lyon Bellecour Square.

    End of an unforgettable wine!

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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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