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Castle of Thorins at the Castle of the Windmill

Mâcon, Franceby Château du Moulin à Vent

  • 1 hour
  • Free cancellation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

From the privileged viewpoint of the terrace, discover the specificities of Moulin-à-Vent: its granite soils, the impact of the winds blowing on the AOC and the estate, or the diversity of terroirs of which we can already see 5 on the 69. A dive into the Castle’s past immerses you in 3 centuries of history, alongside the great families who carried the estate, by faith still intact today. In the winery, we focus on the technical part: explanations of methods and choices, we decipher here the genesis of the wines, from the harvest to the aging, passing through the vaulted and centuries-old cellar of the estate. The Chapelle des Thorins then opens its doors, with 4 wines available for tasting: 3 cuvées, including 2 parcel selections from the terroirs presented at the beginning of the visit, on the current vintage, as well as a cuvée on an older vintage, to appreciate the “vintage effect” on the wines.

What's included

  • Tasting of 4 wines: 3 cuvées including 2 selections of parcels, as well as a cuvée on an older vintage, to appreciate the "vintage effect" on the wines.
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Trainer in French or English
  • Visit of the winery and vaulted cellar of the Château du Moulin-à-Vent
  • Meals

Itinerary

From the privileged viewpoint of the terrace, discover the specificities of Moulin-à-Vent: its granite soils, the impact of the winds blowing on the AOC and the estate, or the diversity of terroirs of which we can already see 5 on the 69. A dive into the Castle’s past immerses you in 3 centuries of history, alongside the great families who carried the estate, by faith still intact today. The visit continues in the cuvage, where we focus on the technical part: explanations of methods and choices, we decipher here the genesis of these wines, from harvest to aging, passing through the vaulted and centuries-old cellar of the estate. Finally, La Chapelle des Thorins opens its doors to you for a tasting of 4 wines: 3 cuvées, including 2 selections from the terroirs presented at the beginning of the visit, on the current vintage, as well as a cuvée on an older vintage, to appreciate the "vintage effect" on these wines.

Meeting and pickup

The Château is located at a street crossing 300m from the Moulin-à-Vent. We will pick you up in the courtyard of the Castle at the time of your appointment.

End point

The Château is located at a street crossing 300m from the Moulin-à-Vent. We will pick you up in the courtyard of the Castle at the time of your appointment.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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