Private Tours
Chocolate & Wine Pairing
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3 heures
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5 wine-tasting
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Food tastings
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Multilingual guide
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Group 20 pers. max
Experience a private wine and chocolate tasting in Lyon and discover the art of pairing wines from the Lyon region with artisanal chocolates. Guided by a passionate expert, your group will explore aromas, textures, and flavors during a unique sensory experience to enjoy together in the heart of Vieux Lyon:
Program
Presentation
Step 1: Introduction to Chocolates and Wines – 30 minutes
Take a seat at an elegant tasting table in Vieux Lyon and immerse yourself in a gourmet experience dedicated to wine and chocolate pairings. Your passionate guide will teach you how to taste and appreciate each wine and chocolate to fully enjoy their flavors and aromas.
Discover the main chocolate varieties — dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate, and fine cocoa grands crus — and learn about their origins as well as the artisanal production methods that bring out their full aromatic richness.
Explore the renowned wine regions around Lyon, including the Rhône Valley, Beaujolais, and Burgundy, which perfectly complement this guided tasting experience.
Both wines and chocolates are carefully selected from passionate artisans, recognized for their expertise and respect for the terroir.
A tasting notebook completes the experience, featuring detailed tasting notes, information on cocoa origins, wine grape varieties, and a wine and chocolate glossary.
Get ready to embark on a true sensory journey of wine and chocolate pairings in the heart of Vieux Lyon!
Wine Tasting
Step 2: Wine and Chocolate Tasting and Pairing (2 hours)
During this wine and chocolate tasting experience in Lyon, savor a selection of exceptional chocolates, each perfectly paired with a carefully chosen wine, and discover the harmony of flavors, textures, and aromas in every bite and sip.
Learn to identify the characteristics of each chocolate — cocoa content, origin, and aromatic intensity — and discover how the wine enhances its flavors, creating exquisite wine and chocolate pairings.
Be surprised by the contrasts and complementarities between wines and chocolates, and explore the balance of sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and aromatic intensity. Share your impressions and discoveries with other participants in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
A gourmet and sensory experience that will delight all wine and chocolate lovers in Lyon!
Meeting Point / Location For Tour Departure
Meet your guide at the corner of the Court of Justice Palace, 23 quai Romain Rolland 69005 Lyon
Our luxury private tours from Lyon take you to the Beaujolais, Côtes du Rhône, Burgundy, and Mâcon wine regions, as well as the beautiful towns of Pérouges and Annecy.
With an English-speaking guide, a wine expert native to the Lyon region, you can taste and interact with French winemakers and artisan producers, and explore Lyon’s top sights at your own pace.
Looking for multiple private wine tours from Lyon or a custom itinerary? Contact us to create your tailor-made luxury wine and sightseeing experience.