A 40-hectare certified organic domaine with a walk-in tasting bar in the estate's cellar. The range covers Julienas, Fleurie, and Moulin-a-Vent cuvees from biodynamically-farmed granite-soiled vineyards.
The list: Organic estate wines; Julienas, Fleurie, Moulin-a-Vent, and Beaujolais-Villages poured at the cellar
Address: 337 Route de Vaux, 69840 Julienas, France, Beaujolais
The golden-stone village cooperative's tasting bar in classified Val d'Oingt. Walk-in by-the-glass service of the full Vignerons range including Terra Iconia and sparkling Fines Bulles; regional charcuterie accompaniment available.
The list: Full Beaujolais range by the glass from southern appellation specialist; regional products and aperitif service
The official tasting bar of the Beaujolais historic capital, run by 16 passionate vigneron families since 1956. A renovated space in the Temple de Bacchus square pours the complete appellation arc with informal guided tasting available on request.
The list: 16 Beaujolais-Villages producers; all 10 Crus poured; Cremant de Bourgogne available; by-glass and bottle
The 1927 Fleurie cooperative's tasting bar opens on appointment, pouring lieu-dit Fleurie wines from the cooperative's four generations of vigneron families. A behind-the-scenes look at cooperative winemaking in Fleurie, a leading Beaujolais Cru.
The list: Fleurie cooperative cuvees by appointment; lieu-dit wines poured from Garants, Madone, and Chapelle des Bois parcels
The oenotheque bar of Beaujolais's flagship wine resort estate. Estate wines from six appellations poured with a sensory education programme of 8 workshops. A central point on any wine-hotel itinerary in the Crus villages.
The list: Estate wines from Morgon, Brouilly, Beaujolais Blanc, and Beaujolais Roses; sensory workshops available alongside the bar
A Beaujolais wine bar covering all 12 appellations, managed by Master Sommelier Guillaume Mithieux. Open daily from 10am, pairing the full regional spectrum with local macon and charcuterie boards.
The list: 600+ Beaujolais references covering all 12 appellations; by-the-glass service guided by Master Sommelier Guillaume Mithieux; charcuterie and cheese accompaniments
Tip: Arrive before noon for a traditional Beaujolais machon: warm saucisson, grattons, and a glass of Morgon poured by the sommelier.
A caviste-bar hybrid dedicated to the 10 Crus du Beaujolais with by-the-glass service and shared charcuterie boards. Known locally for the traditional machon Beaujolais served from 8am on reservation.
The list: All 10 Beaujolais Crus poured by the glass; charcuterie boards; traditional machon from 8am by reservation
