Beaujolais Wines & Castles - Private Tour - Half Day

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4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

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

What's Included

Mercedes deluxe minivan
Wine tasting of 9-10 wines. Stop at 2 nice wineries.
No lunch in this tour

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

For travellers staying in an Hotel, please be waiting down at the reception 10 minutes before tour departure time. For guests staying in an appartment, please be waiting down in the street 10 minutes before tour departure time.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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!

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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!

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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!

    50 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by KANPAI TOURISME

Tags

Wine Tastings
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Wine Tours
Seasonal
Shore Excursions
Food & Drink
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

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

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