Winter Food & Wine Tour in Beaujolais
Once the third Thursday of November has passed, Beaujolais becomes itself again. A winter morning in a vintage Range Rover: mulled wine at a winemaker who collects vintage motorbikes, an estate that turns the region's reputation on its head, and a mâchon to close the chapter.
- Duration
- Half day — 4 h
- Stops
- 2 wine estates
- Season
- Autumn and winter
- Departure
- Beaujolais
- Price
- See the calendar
A winter tour in the Beaujolais vineyard
Once the third Thursday of November has passed, Beaujolais gets its true face back: granite hills, ten crus that have nothing to do with the new wine, and winemakers who finally have time to welcome you.
Four hours are enough to see it for yourself.
Mulled wine at Jacky's, a Beaujolais winemaker
The morning starts at Jacky Grolet's, a local winemaker and collector of vintage motorbikes, around a mulled wine. Both passions share the same shed, and he talks about both with the same precision.
Estate visit and tasting, against the clichés
Second stop at one of the region's rising estates, the kind that works against the reputation of Beaujolais: age-worthy gamays, single-plot wines, wines you would not expect to find here.
The outing ends with a traditional mâchon: charcuterie, cheeses, a glass of wine.
A private tour, the Insiders way
A local Insider who knows the region and its best addresses by heart, a vintage Range Rover just for you, and nobody at the wheel but him.
Book this tour
Half day — 4 h. Pick your date: the calendar shows availability and the price for your group size.
A question before booking? Email us at thomas@insidersexperience.com or call +33 6 98 78 29 28.
Practical information
Included
- Half day guided by a local Insider, in a vintage Range Rover
- Welcome mulled wine at the winemaker's
- Tastings at 2 wine estates
- Traditional mâchon
Not included
- Driving: your Insider takes the wheel, you can enjoy the wines
- Your wine purchases on site
- Travel to the meeting point
Meeting point
Private transfer or train from Lyon, train tickets sent in advance if you choose that option.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. After that, the booking is charged in full.
Frequently asked questions
When is this tour available?
It is an autumn and winter outing: the calendar only opens for that season. The rest of the year, Beaujolais can be explored with our half-day or full-day tours.
What is a mâchon?
A Lyonnais morning snack: charcuterie, cheeses, a glass of wine. It was the silk workers' meal before the working day, and it has remained an institution in the region.
Is it suitable if I know nothing about wine?
Yes. Your Insider adapts the level: you can spend the morning talking granite and winemaking, or simply drink good things while listening to stories.