Lyon, Beaujolais & Rhône-Valley

Lyon

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Discover wine regions : Beaujolais and Rhône Valley

The Beaujolais region is a perfect place for food and wine lovers.  

Located in the north-West of Lyon, let’s discover a wine scenery, combined with f the lovely villages of Pierre Dorées (Golden Stones villages), and try out the specialties and wines of the Beaujolais region. 

When the North part of Beaujolais delivers the famous 10 crus Beaujolais with a perfect setting and soils to raise the best gamay grapes, the South of Region hosts mainly the regular & new Beaujolais, when the centre is dedicated to the Beaujolais villages production… 

 Authenticity, friendliness, smooth and fresh wines are characteristic from the area, not to forget the wonderful scenic views & villages, giving the nickname of the French Tuscany ! 

Nowadays, a new generation of wine makers is bringing quality & attraction to this lovely region. 

And the Beaujolais region attracts not only wine lovers, but also bikers & walkers and those who like exploring charming villages.  

The Beaujolais mounts, the villages of the Golden Stones area express a specific up & down landscape discovery. 

And don’t forget to live the specific period of Beaujolais Nouveau, celebrated every 3rd Thursday of November in France, and all over the world ! 

At the origin of Beaujolais nouveau, there are two AOC wines (Appellation d’origine contrôlée): Beaujolais and Beaujolais villages. This young and fruity wine is internationally known. 

Born in 1951, the Beaujolais nouveau was launched on the French market in 1970 and was discovered worldwide in 1985. It is now celebrated on the 3rd Thursday in November in more than 150 countries. 

If the launch of the new Beaujolais gives rise to multiple parties, it is in Beaujeu, on the occasion of the Sarmentelles, that the heart of the event beats. 

Over the years, the Sarmentelles festival has gone from being a traditional local festival to being a planetary event celebrated in all major capitals. But if there is a place to be that night, it is in Beaujeu, a common winemaker and spice of the party. 

Starting from Lyon, down to Avignon & Provence, the Rhône Valley region will let you encounter various lands and climate which are creating those specific type of wines. 

The vineyards of the Rhône Valley present a palette of regions, soil & climate offering varied and riche wines, mainly red … 

All the wines of the Rhône Valley are the result of a quality production recognized since 1937 by the term AOC (appellation d’Origine Contrôlée) which is a protected designation of Origin. 

Ranging from light & fruity to gutsy and full bodied, the wines of the Rhône Valley are drawing their personality from an astonishing wide collection of soils, climates & grape varieties. Although the reds form the Lion’s share of production, the whites and rosés definitely deserve your attention. 

The yields are some of the lowest in France, the production techniques are expertly executed, and the terroirs are selected very carefully- all factors which have helped to gain the wines of the Côtes du Rhône a worldwide reputation. 

From North to South, 15 places in all produce their own crus, or growths :  

Chateau Grillet, Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, Cornas, Crozes Hermitage, Hermitage, Saint Joseph and St Péray to the North. Chateauneuf du Pape, Gigondas, Lirac, Tavel, & Vacqueyras further south. And be sure to try the fortified wines of Beaumes de Venise & Rasteau. 

In the northern Rhône Valley the Syrah variety is the king of red wine grapes, while Viognier, Marsanne, & Roussanne are the preferred varieties for the white wines… 

In the south, there is a larger family of varieties: Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault & Mourvèdre for the reds, and mainly Grenache, Clairette, Roussanne & Viognier for the whites. The blend of the various grape varieties offer a unique wine from their region of origin.