Yves Cuilleron's modern winery and tasting room in Chavanay at the southern edge of Condrieu appellation. Noted for expressive Condrieu whites and structured Saint-Joseph reds from old-vine Syrah.
Address: 58 route de Verlieu, 42410 Chavanay, France, Rhone Valley
One of the oldest and largest estates in Chateauneuf-du-Pape with a welcoming daily tasting room. The Fabre-Diffre family has owned the property since 1923, and the tasting covers both Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Lirac.
Historic Gigondas estate jointly owned by Brunier family of Vieux Telegraphe and Kermit Lynch. Old-vine Grenache on Triassic limestone soils produces one of Gigondas's finest expressions. Intimate appointment visits.
M. Chapoutier's flagship tasting cellar at Tain-l'Hermitage, showcasing the full range from Crozes-Hermitage to iconic single-parcel Ermitage cuvees. Braille-labelled bottles displayed throughout.
E. Guigal's historic cellars and tasting room in Ampuis, home of the legendary La Landonne, La Mouline and La Turque single-vineyard Côte-Rôties. Guided cellar tour with vertical tasting available.
Delas Freres winery and tasting space in Saint-Jean-de-Muzols offering guided visits through cellars with tastings of Saint-Joseph, Cornas and Hermitage single-parcel wines.
The historic home of La Chapelle Hermitage, now owned by the Frey family. Cellar tours at La Roche-de-Glun cover the full Jaboulet range including the iconic Hermitage La Chapelle.
