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.
Family estate of the Chermette family at Saint-Vérand, in production since the 17th century. Renamed Domaines Chermette in 2023 when Jean-Etienne Chermette took over from his parents Martine and Pierre-Marie Chermette.
Beaujolais negociant house founded by Georges Duboeuf in 1964 and known for popularising Beaujolais Nouveau globally from the 1970s onward. The Hameau Duboeuf park at Romanèche-Thorins, opened in 1993, 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.
