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

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:

Itinerary
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Stop At: Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon, Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon France

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: 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.

Stop At: Cercie, Cercie, Rhone, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Fleurie, Fleurie, Rhone, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes

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!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Chenas, Chenas, Rhone, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes

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!

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon, Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon France

At 6:30 pm, your guide will drop you off at Lyon Office de Tourism Building, at Bellecour Square.

A must do wine tour!


Duration: 5 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 02:00 PM
Duration: 4 Hours 30 Minutes
Start location: Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de la Métropole de Lyon, Pl. Bellecour, 69002 Lyon, France

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

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

Not Included

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Facilities