Lyon Trip Overview
Explore the entire northern Rhône Valley from Hermitage to Condrieu & Cote Rotie vineyards and taste the quasi absolute perfection of Syrah and Viognier grapes in their original “terroir”. Along this full day private wine tour from Lyon, let us introduce you to the King and the Queen of the Cotes du Rhone wines while you wine-taste at 3 wineries:
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Lyon, France
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Lyon, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France
Explore the entire northern Rhône Valley from Hermitage to Condrieu & Cote Rotie vineyards and taste the quasi absolute perfection of Syrah and Viognier grapes in their original “terroir”. Along this full day private wine tour from Lyon, let us introduce you to the King and the Queen of the Cotes du Rhone wines while you wine-taste at 3 wineries:
Stop At: Tain-l’Hermitage, Tain-l’Hermitage, Drome, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
Start the day with a magnificent view over the Hermitage wine country from its emblematic St Christopher Chapel and learn about the old legend which made its name.
Delight yourself with a delicious meal in a local restaurant which serves regional cuisine. Our guide will be happy to translate and explain all the different courses for you! Lunch is not included.
With your guide, talk about the different terroirs of Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, St Joseph, Cornas & St Peray appellations, some of the best Cotes du Rhone “Crus” wines.
Around 11:00 am, be welcome a famous winery for a discovery of several Syrah & Marsanne Rhone wines. Culminate this first wine-tasting with the red Hermitage: take time to capture the essence of this prestigious “crus” also called the “king” of the Cotes du Rhone.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Malleval, Malleval, Loire, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
In early afternoon, border the Rhone River and learn about St Joseph appellation, known to be red but which also give birth to elegant whites.
Then, push the door of a first family winery and enjoy a private winery tour: learn some secrets about the unique Rhone wine-making savoir-faire and the art of barrel aging. Then, taste 5 different Cotes du Rhone wines among them, some Condrieu, St Joseph or/and Cote Rotie Crus.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Ampuis, Ampuis, Rhone, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
Later, drive through Condrieu, birth town of Viognier grape which produces the world famous white wine. Then, cross Ampuis town, the world capital of Syrah and discover “Cote Rotie” vineyards known for its vertigo inducing terraced slopes up to 60 percents angles.
Finally, stop at a second winery near Ampuis to delight yourself with another 5 beautiful Rhone wines: take time to enjoy the intense aromatic Viognier and the quasi absolute perfection of Syrah grape in Cote Rotie, appellation called the “Queen of the Cotes du Rhone” wines.
For Syrah & Viognier lovers…
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
