From Lyon: Beaujolais Region Wine Tour with Tastings
ID: GYG101639-144386
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
A 100% oenology-focused excursion that will delight wine lovers and also allow you to appreciate the beautiful vineyard hills and the variety of landscapes in Beaujolais.
Wind your way around the hills with your driver-guide and wine lover, will introduce you to the rich variety of this wine region. In the heart of this territory with an exceptional geology, this itinerary allows you to discover the vintages of Beaujolais in all their dimensions.
Following the famous Wine Route, you will see renowned appellations such as Morgon, Moulin à Vent or Fleurie….
Thanks to the visit of two wineries, you will have the opportunity to discover the specificity of the region’s typical family estates as well as the exceptional aromatic richness of Gamay, unique grape variety for the elaboration of the emblematic red wines of Beaujolais. Each owner, whom we have selected on different appellations, will welcome you in his domaine to make you discover his profession, share his passion, explain his working methods, his vision of winemaking and of course offer you a tasting of his wines. The opportunity for you to understand the notion of terroir, its impact on wine, especially the so particular terroir of Beaujolais that allows to obtain exceptional different wines only a few kilometers away.
An excursion 100% focused on oenology that will delight wine lovers and that will also allow you to enjoy the beautiful wine hills and the variety of Beaujolais landscapes.
Highlights
- Admire the beauty of the Beaujolais landscape
- Discover the culture of winemaking in this important wine region
- Taste several famous Beaujolais-area wines
- Meet the winemaker and taste his wine
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The meeting point is at The Tourist Office is in the middle of the Bellecour square.
Please, be there 10 minutes before departure.
In front of the Lyon tourist office in Bellecour Square
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.