Family domaine in Fleurie producing elegant, perfumed Gamay from granite soils with a traditional winemaking approach balancing fruit and structure.
Address: 830 Route du Point du Jour, 69820 Fleurie, France, Beaujolais
Independent Fleurie producer created in 1954 by Rene Berrod, now farmed by Guillaume Ruet. Produces Fleurie and Moulin-a-Vent with traditional methods as member of Vignerons Independants.
Tasting: Visits by appointment at the estate in Fleurie village.
Six-generation Despres family estate in Fleurie producing terroir-expressive Gamay from the hillside above the village. Historic estate name drawn from the local Madonna chapel.
Tasting: Family estate open for visits; six-generation Despres family property.
Independent Fleurie producer created in 1954 by Rene Berrod, now farmed by Guillaume Ruet. Produces Fleurie and Moulin-a-Vent with traditional methods as member of Vignerons Independants.
Tasting: Visits by appointment at the estate in Fleurie village.
Historic Moulin-a-Vent estate centred on the appellation's landmark windmill lieu-dit, producing age-worthy Gamay from granite and manganese soils.
Tasting: Cellar door and tasting room at the estate near the iconic windmill lieu-dit.
Signature wines: chateau-du-moulin-a-vent-grand-cru
Six-generation Despres family estate in Fleurie producing terroir-expressive Gamay from the hillside above the village. Historic estate name drawn from the local Madonna chapel.
Tasting: Family estate open for visits; six-generation Despres family property.
Pierre-Marie Chermette's estate spanning Beaujolais, Fleurie and Moulin-a-Vent. Known for expressive, low-sulfur wines crafted with artisan precision and respect for terroir.
The largest Beaujolais negociant house, founded in 1964 and known for popularising Beaujolais Nouveau globally. The Hameau Duboeuf park at Romanèche-Thorins is a major wine-tourism draw.
Tasting: The Hameau Duboeuf wine theme park and museum at Romanèche-Thorins is open to visitors; includes cellar tour, flower exhibition and tasting.
Burgundy house Louis Jadot acquired Chateau des Jacques in Moulin-a-Vent, bringing Burgundy winemaking rigour to Beaujolais. Produces single-lieu-dit Gamay cuvees of notable depth.
Tasting: Cellar visits and tastings at Chateau des Jacques in Moulin-a-Vent. Book through Louis Jadot Beaune.
