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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 half day private wine tour from Lyon, 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
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Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Lyon, France
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
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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 half day private wine tour from Lyon, 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
Itinerary
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Stop At: Mont Brouilly, 69220 Saint-Lager France
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 and cross the famous wine towns of Régnié, Morgon & Fleurie.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fleurie, Fleurie, Rhone, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
Stop at La Madone Chapel 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!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fleurie, Fleurie, Rhone, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
Push the door of a small family winery and meet a passionate wine-maker. 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 in a fun and friendly atmosphere!
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Chenas, Chenas, Rhone, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
Then, travel back on the Beaujolais wine road to reach a Chateau Wine Estate and enter a magnificent cellar full of oak barrels.
Wine-taste several crus wines coming from different “terroirs” of the Beaujolais in this amazing cellar setting.
Take your time to savor these beautiful Crus wines as your guide describe them and tell you about their aromas, balance and complexity …
Just unforgettable!
Duration: 50 minutes
