Published on Oct, 2024
This was the last-minute booking for me, but I am very happy!I did it. Enjoyable drive out into the countryside north of Lyon to learn about Beaujolais wines. Two very different tasting experiences, both of them unique and enjoyable in their own way. The first one at a Château winery with beautiful gardens included a walking tutorial on all of the components that give wine its flavor.
I’ve been to a lot of wineries in my life and never seen the complexity and the components of wine, broken down quite so well, with all of the senses involved; taste, smell, touch, and visual.
The second experience was at a small family owned winery in a picturesque French Village, presided over by the owner. A very enjoyable, intimate setting, where the family showed its passion and its pride for their wines. I really enjoyed this tour, and highly recommend it if you want to get out into the wine country around Lyon, learn some new things, and benefit from a very friendly and knowledgeable guide.