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

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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:

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon
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.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Romaneche-Thorins
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.
Duration: 10 mins
3. Chenas
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.
Duration: 45 mins
4. Fleurie
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!
Duration: 10 mins
5. Mont Brouilly
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.
Duration: 45 mins
6. Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon
At 1:30 pm, we will drop you off in Lyon Bellecour Square. End of an unforgettable wine!
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

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

Exclusion

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Cancellation Policy

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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

Supplied by KANPAI TOURISME

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