Domaine Jean-Claude Lapalu ★ 4.6

Domaine Julien Sunier ★ 4.7

Natural-wine producer working across Régnié and Fleurie, known for transparent, mineral Gamay with whole-cluster character. Julien Sunier trained in Burgundy and brings terroir precision to Beaujolais.

Chateau Thivin ★ 4.7

Cote de Brouilly estate operated by the Geoffray family since 1877, sited on the volcanic Mont Brouilly. Produces Cote de Brouilly and Brouilly as well as Beaujolais Blanc.

Tasting: Cellar visits and tastings available; the estate sits on the volcanic Mont Brouilly slope.

Signature wines: thivin-cote-de-brouilly, thivin-brouilly

Tip: The estate's Cote de Brouilly cuvees reflect the volcanic basalt soils of Mont Brouilly distinctively.

Domaine Chignard ★ 4.5

Family domaine in Fleurie producing elegant, perfumed Gamay from granite soils with a traditional winemaking approach balancing fruit and structure.

Tasting: By appointment; small family domaine on the granite hills of Fleurie.

Domaine Berrod ★ 4.4

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.

Chateau du Moulin-a-Vent ★ 4.6

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

Domaine de la Madone ★ 4.4

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.