About this tour
Spend an afternoon exploring the Beaujolais crus region south of Lyon, tasting nine wines from the area's most prestigious appellations. You'll visit a family-run winery and a château cellar, moving between the vineyards in a comfortable minibus while your guide unpicks what makes each cru distinctive. This 4.5-hour afternoon tour reveals how Gamay grapes grown on these specific hillsides produce wines that punch well above their weight.
Highlights
- Taste nine crus from Brouilly, Morgon, Fleurie, Moulin-à-Vent, Juliénas and beyond
- Visit intimate family winery and grand château cellar
- Drive through villages with medieval castle backdrops
- Expert commentary on terroir and regional winemaking
- Small group of eight maximum in air-conditioned minibus
- Bilingual guide fluent in English and French
- Afternoon departure from Lyon, returns by early evening
What to expect
You'll be collected from Lyon mid-afternoon and driven south into rolling vineyard country where stone villages sit beneath château walls. At the family winery, the owner or winemaker walks you through their philosophy—how soil type and aspect shape the wine's character. You taste methodically, comparing crus side-by-side to spot the differences. The château visit feels more ceremonial: you descend into cool cellars where rows of barrels sit in shadow, tasting from their reserves. Throughout, your guide contextualises what you're drinking against the region's geology and history. Expect to cover ground—this is a tour, not a stationary tasting.
Good to know
Those with spinal issues, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns should reconsider; the minibus travels winding roads and involves some walking. Wear comfortable shoes. Public transport links the area if you prefer independent travel. The afternoon slot means you're back in Lyon by dinnertime.
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