Lyon Trip Overview
Welcome to the Northern Rhone Valley, homeland ofthe legendary Syrah & Viognier grapes.
Only 25 min south of Lyon, discover one of the oldest and steepest vineyards in the France with terraces walls built under Roman times! Stop at two family wineries and wine-taste Cote Rotie, Condrieu & St Joseph appellations considered among the best Cotes du Rhone wines.
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Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Lyon, France
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
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Welcome to the Northern Rhone Valley, homeland ofthe legendary Syrah & Viognier grapes.
Only 25 min south of Lyon, discover one of the oldest and steepest vineyards in the France with terraces walls built under Roman times! Stop at two family wineries and wine-taste Cote Rotie, Condrieu & St Joseph appellations considered among the best Cotes du Rhone wines.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon, Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon France
At 1:50 pm, our guide English Speaking guide will meet you in front of Lyon Office de Tourisme building main entrance door located on Bellecour Square (50 m opposite Le Royal Hotel). After a short walk, participants will get on the 8 seaters minivan to begin the Cotes du Rhone wine tour.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Theatre de Vienne, 4 rue Chantelouve, 38200 Vienne France
En route to the Rhone Valley, stop in Vienne to enjoy a spectacular view on the 2000 year’s old roman theatre and the stunning panorama on the Rhone Valley.
With your guide, learn about the “terroir” & the different grapes characteristics of the Northern Cotes du Rhone region.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ampuis, Ampuis, Rhone, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Condrieu, Condrieu, Rhone, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
Cross Condrieu town and learn about the Viognier grape varietal and how it almost disappeard in the 1960’s.
Stop At: Chavanay, Chavanay, Loire, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
Push the door of a first family winery and after a short visit, wine-taste 6 different Cotes du Rhone wines among them, some Condrieu, St Joseph or/and Cote Rotie appellations.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Malleval, Malleval, Loire, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
After a short drive, discover a second family winery. With your guide, enjoy a private tour of the facilities and learn some secrets about the unique Rhone wine-making savoir-faire and the art of barrel aging.
Then, taste 5 different Cotes du Rhone wines, 3 reds and 3 whites including Condrieu, St Joseph and Cote Rotie famous appellations.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon, Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon France
At 6:30 pm, our guid will drop you off in Lyon Bellecour Square in front of the Office de Tourism building.
End of a very nice tour for wine lovers!
Duration: 5 minutes