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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Programa
Morning
Visits to the Vineyards of Southern Burgundy & Wine-tasting of Pouilly-Fuissé
At 9:00 am, your comfortable 8-seater minibus leaves Place Bellecour in Lyon for the South of Burgundy.
After a 40 min journey heading north from Lyon, take the magnificent wine route and discover the end of Beaujolais region with its breathtaking landscapes and granite terroirs.
Continue with Macon vineyards birthplace of Chardonnay grape varietal and pass several small picturesque villages built in ocher stone: Saint Véran, Leynes, Fuissé, etc.
At 10:45 a.m., open the door to a family wine estate. Discover its history and learn about wine-making and the art of aging in barrels.
Then taste several white and red wines including the famous Pouilly-Fuissé appellation. Feel all the finesse & freshness of these perfectly balanced wines with a slight oaky finish.
Continue the wine tour with a stop to discover the emblematic “Roche de Solutré” (493 m). Admire this “Sphinx” of Nature, symbol of the Southern Burgundy region. Then head towards Cluny for lunch.
Lunch
Lunch in the town of Cluny
Savor the delicious cuisine of Southern Burgundy including the famous beef bourguignon. Menus from 24 euros during the week, not included.
Afternoon
Walk in Cluny and wine-tasting at a Burgundy Château wine Estate
Start the afternoon with stroll through the streets of Cluny, a city known worldwide for its abbey.
With your guide, learn about its history and how Cluny influenced viticulture and wines and contribute to Burgundian identity over the centuries with the philosophy of the "terroirs" (soils).
Follow the journey driving on a magnificent road till a pretty Burgundy wine chateau that produces Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines.
With your guide, visit the vaulted cellar and the wine cellar then taste 6 wines in a friendly atmosphere.
Take the time to savor these Burgundy wines which are characterized by a fruity bouquet, aromatic complexity and a beautiful length on the palate.
Then return to Lyon for an arrival around 5:30 p.m.
You have just experienced a magnificent day in Southern Burgundy!
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Ponto de Encontro /Lugar de partida do Tour
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.