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Option 1: Georges Duboeuf Winery, Chateau Pizay, Golden Stone Village of Oingt, and Beaujolais Village Producer

Visit 1 ▸ Visit Georges Duboeuf Winery
Embark on a delightful journey in the Beaujolais region, starting with a visit to the renowned Georges Duboeuf winery. With a history dating back four centuries, the Duboeuf family has been producing wine in the Mâconnais region, and George Duboeuf's business is responsible for popularizing the annual Beaujolais nouveau phenomenon. At the winery, we will tour the production facilities and indulge in a multi-tasting experience of their exquisite wines.

Visit 2 ▸ Tasting
Our next stop is at the elegant Chateau Pizay for another wine tasting lunch at either Chateau Bagnols or Auberge Clochemerle. After a satisfying meal, we will visit the charming Golden Stone Village of Oingt, where we can admire the beautiful architecture and enjoy the scenic views of the surrounding vineyards.

Visit 3 ▸ Beaujolais Village Tasting
Continuing our journey, we will visit a local producer of Beaujolais Village for another wine tasting. With a variety of flavors and aromas, we can appreciate the diversity of the region's wines.

Option 2: Independent Producers in Chenas, Chateau in Morgon, Moulin a Vent or Brouilly

Visit 1 ▸ Chenas
Experience the best of the Beaujolais region with a visit to a top-rated independent producer in Chenas. We will be treated to a multi-tasting experience of their exceptional wines, gaining insights into their production process and unique characteristics. We star the day heading to a beautiful chateau in Morgon for a wine tasting.

Lunch  at either Chateau de Varenne or Les Platanes de Chenas.

Visit 2 ▸ Tasting in Moulin a Vent
After a satisfying meal, we will visit another producer in Moulin a Vent indulging in another multi-tasting experience of their exquisite wines.

Visit 3 ▸ Tasting in Brouilly
A final tasting before heading back to Lyon.

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Beaujolais has one of the richest and most complex geologies in France and became the 7th UNESCO Geopark in France. The Beaujolais wine region encompasses over 300 different soils sitting on 500 million years of geological history. This is why each appellation has a distinct character, especially given that Gamay is the only grape variety used in the Beaujolais region for producing all the red wines. The region benefits from a mild climate with relatively low rainfall eventhough there can be extreme heat and storms. Most of the slopes in the Beaujolais region face south or east and benefit from long hours of sunshine and good light from spring to autumn. The Upper Beaujolais mountain chain protect the vines and attracts the foehn – warm air from the west that has a warming and drying effect in summer similar to Alsace. Beaujolais is made entirely from Gamay.

Beaujolais was first cultivated by the Romans who planted the areas along its trading route up the Saône valley. The most noticeable Roman vineyard was Brulliacus located on the hillside of Mont Brouilly and Morgon. From the 7th century through the Middle Ages, most of the viticulture and winemaking was done by the Benedictine monks. From 957, the region got its name from the town of Beaujeu, and was ruled by the Lords of Beaujeu until 1265. The region finally came under the control of the family d'Orleans in 1626 when the winegrowing area continued to grow and picked up speed in the 19th century with the arrival of the railroad system.

The Pierre Dorees Villages of Beaujolais are renowned for their picturesque golden limestone buildings and their exceptional vineyards. The vineyards of these villages are located on rolling hills and are planted mainly with the Gamay grape variety, which thrives in the region's granitic and schistous soils. The vineyards are carefully tended by local winegrowers who are dedicated to preserving the traditional winemaking techniques of the region. The resulting wines are highly regarded for their balance, elegance, and fruity flavors, and are often described as some of the best in Beaujolais. They include Ambérieux, Bagnols, Belmont d'Azergues, Charnay, Chasselay, Civrieux d'Azergues, Fleurie, Jarnioux, Lachassagne, Le Bois d'Oingt, Legny, Lozanne, Morancé, Pommiers, St Etienne des Oullières, St Germain Nuelles, St Jean des Vignes, St Julien, and Theizé.