Half-Day Cotes du Rhone Private Wine Tour from Lyon

Welcome to the Northern Cotes du Rhone french wine region, homeland of the legendary Syrah (Shiraz) & Viognier grapes varietals! After a 25 min transfer by minivan, discover along this private half day wine tour from Lyon, one of the oldest and steepest vineyards in the France starting under Roman times! After a stop in Vienne City, do some wine-tasting at two family wineries and enjoy Cote Rotie, Condrieu & St Joseph wines considered among the most prestigious Cotes du Rhone names.

1. 1

   Theatre de Vienne

   15 min

   En route to the Cotes du Rhone wine region, make stop in Vienne city to enjoy a spectacular view on the 2000 year’s old roman theatre and the stunning panorama on the Rhone Valley. With your Lyon wine guide, learn about "terroir", the geography, Cote Rotie, Condrieu and St Joseph wine appellations.

2. 2

   Ampuis

   10 min

   Cross Ampuis town, the world capital of Shiraz grape 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.

3. 3

   Condrieu

   Pass by

   Later drive through Condrieu, birth town of Viognier grape which produces the world famous Cotes du Rhone white wine. The group will get to know its unique story, how this grape varietal almost died a few years ago.

4. 4

   Tupin-et-Semons

   45 min

   Push the door of a first family Cotes du Rhone winery and enjoy a private tour of the vineyards: learn about the differents operations grape-growers have to realize over the season to get the best possible quality of grape. Then, go to the picturesque wine-taste room to enjoy 5-6 different Cotes du Rhone wines among them, Cote Rotie, Condrieu, St Joseph crus appellations

5. 5

   Chavanay

   45 min

   Visit a second winery and enjoy a private tour of the winery facilities: learn some secrets about the unique Rhone wine-making savoir-faire and the art of wine barrel aging. Then, delight yourself with another 5-6 beautiful Cotes du Rhone wines: take time to enjoy the intense aromatic Viognier and the quasi absolute perfection of Syrah (Shiraz) grape in their birth regions

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Minimum age for wine-tasting is 18 years old in France

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