Shared Tours
South Burgundy wines
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09h00 - 17h15
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Air-conditioned minibus
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11/12 wines tasted
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Guiding English / French
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Lunch NOT included
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8 guests maximum
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Flat shoes and jacket
Go on a fascinating wine tour in Southern Burgundy, nicknamed the Burgundy of the Sun! During this day departing from Lyon, visit two wine estates, taste several wines from the Chardonnay, Gamay and Pinot Noir grape varieties and discover the magic of the soils...
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Program
Morning
Chardonnay Grape and Macon wines Wine-tasting at Pouilly Fuissé
At 9:00 am, your 8-seater minibus leaves Place Bellecour in Lyon to visit Macon wine Region, land of the world famous Chardonnay grape.
Travel on the famous Macon Route des Vins and discover a beautiful wine country. Cross Pierreclos and Vergisson towns before "hitting" one of nature's masterpieces, Solutré Roch (493 m), a symbol of Southern Burgundy. Stop to take pictures of this "Sphinx" which dominates Mâcon vineyards also listed as a major Palaeolithic site in France.
At 10:45 am, experience a warm welcome at a Macon family Estate in Pouilly Fuissé town. With the winemaker, visit the winery and learn about the wine-making process and barrel-aging of Chardonnays.
Then, enter the wine-tasting room sample a selection of Macon white wines among themselves, the famous Pouilly-Fuissé cru wine. Feel all the finesse & freshness of these perfectly balanced chardonnays with a slight oaky finish.
Lunch
Lunch in Juliénas or Fleurie towns
Delight yourself with a delicious meal in a local restaurant which serves Beaujolais cuisine. Our guide will be happy to translate and explain all the different courses for you! Menus start from € 20, lunch not included.
Afternoon
Visit of Beaujolais Crus Region and Wine-tasting in a beaujolais cellar
Start the afternoon with a a breathtaking panaroma of the Beaujolais wine region from La Madone Chapel in Fleurie village. With you guide learn about the geography of the 10 crus of Beaujolais, their unique soils and climate characteristics.
Follow this lyon wine-tasting tour travelling on the magnificent Beaujolais wine road and cross charming little towns: Villié Morgon, Régnié, Chiroubles, etc.
Then, visit at second family winery, meet a passionate wine-maker, learn everything about the gamay grape and its unique wine making-process called semi-carbonic maceration which gives a special fruitiness to the wines.
Finally, go to the wine-tasting room to enjoy several Beaujolais red wines. Delight yourself with these beautiful "crus" as you share a unique moment of friendship.
A wine journey from Lyon where you will get all in a day, first white & then red wines!
Meeting Point / Location For Tour Departure
Meet your guide in front of the entrance door of the Lyon Tourist Office building located on Place Bellecour. The building is 50 meters from the Hôtel Le Royal and 50 meters from the Monop Store.
Our Lyon Small Groups Tours to Beaujolais, Cotes du Rhone, Macon and Perouges are 8 guests maximum to be able to operate the best possible lyon wine tours and sightseeing excursions. With a friendly, knowledgeable English speaking driver guide, you visit and taste wines at family wineries and renowned castles cellars of Lyon's surrounding vineyards. Our Lyon wine tours and sightseeing excursions are whether half day or full day, with a departure from Lyon Office de Tourisme building, France.