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Northern Cotes du Rhone wine tour

145.00€ /pers.
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Vous devez prendre au minimum 2 places avant de valider ce circuit
  • 09h00 - 17h15
    09h00 - 17h15
  • Air-conditioned minibus
    Air-conditioned minibus
  • 17/18 wines tasted
    17/18 wines tasted
  • Guiding English / French
    Guiding English / French
  • Lunch NOT included
    Lunch NOT included
  • 8 guests maximum
    8 guests maximum
  • Flat shoes and jacket
    Flat shoes and jacket

Carved on the rock by generations of wine-makers along the Rhone River, the Northern Cotes du Rhone Valley provides a striking spectacle with the vertigo-inducing vineyards of Cote Rotie & Condrieu. Along this full day wine tour from Lyon, discover the Northern Cotes du Rhone through 3 wineries and taste the almost absolute perfection of Syrah and Viognier varietals in their "birthplace":

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  • Cote rotie vineyards
  • Cotes du Rhone Wine tour
  • Cote Rotie Wines
  • Syrah grape
  • Condrieu wine
  • Côte du Rhône Nord
  • Cotes du Rhone Vineyards
  • Côte du Rhône Nord
  • Wine tasting Cote Rotie
  • Côte du Rhône Nord
  • legende

Programme

Program Northern Cotes du Rhone wine tour, Morning

Morning

Vienne City and Côte Rotie Vineyards

At 9:00 am, your 8-seater minibus leaves Place Bellecour in Lyon to the Northern Cotes du Rhone region.

Start this full day wine tour in Vienne city with a stunning panorama on the Rhone valley from Notre Dame de Pipet Mount. With your guide, be introduced to the different grapes varietals of the Northern Cotes du Rhone, the crus wine appellations and the philosophy of the region relying on "terroir".

Take time also to admire the spectacular old roman theatre as you guide tell you about the fascinating history of the wines from Vienne which were famous in Roma, 22 centuries ago.

Then, cross Ampuis town, the world capital of Syrah and visit "Cote Rotie" vineyards literally "roasted hillside". Drive on the precipitous vertigo inducing terraced slopes of "Cote Brune" and "Cote Blonde" and appreciate the 30 to 60 degree angles hills bathed in sun facing the beautiful Rhône River.

Around 10:45 am, visit a first winery and learn some secrets about the Rhone wine-making savoir-faire. Walk through the barrels room and talk about the art of aging wine. Then go to the wine-tasting room and taste 3 white and red wines including Condrieu, white & red St Joseph and Cote Rotie appellations.

Program Northern Cotes du Rhone wine tour, Lunch

Lunch

Lunch in a Cotes du Rhone Restaurant

Delight yourself with a delicious meal in a local restaurant which serves Cotes du Rhone cuisine. Our guide will be happy to translate and explain all the different courses for you! Menus start from € 20 during the week (Special of the day) and € 25 on weekends. Lunch is not included.

Program Northern Cotes du Rhone wine tour, Afternoon

Afternoon

Wine-tasting at 2 wineries of Cotes du Rhone:

In early afternoon, cross Condrieu, birth town of Viognier grape which produces the world famous white wine. The group will get to know its unique story, how this grape varietal almost died a few years ago.

Then, push the door of a family winery and taste 5-6 different Cotes du Rhone wines among them, Condrieu, St Joseph or/and Cote Rotie appellations.

Finally, stop at a third winery to delight yourself with another 5 beautiful Rhone wines: take time to enjoy the intense aromatic Viognier and the quasi absolute perfection of Syrah grape of the Northern Cotes du Rhone in their original terroir.

For Syrah & Viognier wine lovers!

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Susie M

May 10, 2025
We enjoyed our experience and all the wines we tasted. Olivier was an incredible host. We spent two days with him. I highly recommend this experience. 10 out of 10. Of course we did. We bought wine from almost every stop and everything was delivered quickly. Loved the whole thing. The lunch stop on the first day was great.
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Dara R

October 14, 2024
If you're looking for a fun day out in the vineyards, this is the tour for you. We went to three different wineries. All very different. Tasted 19 wines. Had an incredible lunch. Oliver, our Guide, was very friendly and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed our day. Highly recommend.
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Justin L

September 15, 2024
You should definitely go with Olivier to Cote - Rotie if you love wine! We've had great experience and he knows the local wineries. The wineries are small compared to what I'm used to visiting so he often has to lead the tasting himself but he is an incredible representative for these wineries and took us all over the area. He organized a great lunch in a wine store as well where you can drink, taste, and buy. We had a great time, book any of your Lyon tours with Olivier (Kanpai Tourisme) .
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Caoimhe C

March 22, 2024
Brilliant! We learned a lot about wine, gastronomy and the Northern Rhône region. Our guide Sébastien was super friendly and knowledgeable. A relaxed atmosphere for a small group and some great oenological discoveries. I really recommend him.
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Theresa Ranni

October 17, 2022
I went on a wine tour in the northern Côte de Rhône with Olivier and had an absolutely wonderful time! He was kind and took us to some very different and interesting vineyards. He obviously knows the wines of the region very well. I'll definitely be booking another tour when I get back to Lyon.
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Ashley Grubbs

May 18, 2022
Olivier's tour was incredible. He was very friendly and knowledgeable about the region and the wine! He stopped in beautiful places we wouldn't have seen otherwise and made the experience great.
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Dan I

December 14, 2021
We highly recommend this excellent tour of the Northern Rhône. We received an incredible education from Olivier on the history and wines of the Northern Rhône on this well-crafted and comfortable day. Olivier picked us up from our hotel in Lyon, and transported us throughout the day in his clean and comfortable van. We visited three wineries in three distinct AOCs and also stopped for a delicious local lunch. It's a great experience for anyone who finds themselves in or around Lyon.

Point de Rencontre / Lieu de Départ du Circuit

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.

Office du Tourisme de Lyon – Place Bellecour – Metro Lignes A & D.

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