Tasting Rooms in Brouilly

Chateau de la Chaize Cellar Tasting ★ 4.8

GamayAppointment onlyBrouilly

The 108-metre cellar of this classified 17th-century monument is the longest in the Beaujolais. Guided tours take in the gardens designed by Le Notre, the 1676 chateau, and the historic chai before a tasting of three estate wines.

Tip: Weekend visits are by appointment only; book at least a week ahead during summer.

Wine Bars in Brouilly

La Table du Brouilly ★ 4.5

20 by the glassBrouilly

A modern bistronomic restaurant and wine bar at the foot of Mont Brouilly with a self-service cellar containing 100+ references. Natural wine list focused on Beaujolais Crus with a strong Brouilly and Cote de Brouilly selection.

The list: 100+ references by the glass or bottle; natural and Beaujolais focus; self-service cellar for browsing

Wine Restaurants in Brouilly

La Table du Brouilly ★ 4.5

100 bottlesModern bistronomic; natural wine focus; local and seasonal; organic produceBrouilly

A friendly modern bistro at the foot of Mont Brouilly, with over 100 wine references in a self-service cellar. Local seasonal produce prepared with a natural wine ethos; strong Brouilly and Cote de Brouilly focus.

Tip: The self-service cellar lets you browse the full reference list before choosing your bottle; rare in a formal restaurant setting.

Le Cote de Brouilly ★ 4.2

Regional French bouchon lyonnais; Beaujolais-country classics; wine list of Brouilly and Cote de Brouilly producersBrouilly

A bouchon-style restaurant in the Brouilly village of Odenas serving regional Lyonnais-Beaujolais classics. The wine list concentrates on Brouilly and Cote de Brouilly producers, placing the restaurant firmly in its appellation context.

Wine Retailers in Brouilly

Wine Tours in Brouilly

Guided Tour and Tasting at Chateau de la Chaize ★ 4.8

EUR 30-75 per personBrouilly

A guided heritage tour of France's largest single-piece Beaujolais estate, covering 400 hectares and a classified 1676 chateau by Jules Hardouin-Mansart. Visits include the 108-metre historic cellar, Le Notre gardens, and a 3-wine tasting from the organic estate. EUR 30-75 per person.

Tip: The 108-metre cellar is classified as a historical monument and is one of the most impressive wine cellars in France; the Saturday-Sunday visit with charcuterie board is the most complete format.

Distilleries in Brouilly

Distillerie du Beaujolais ★ 4.0

Direct boutique sales; no fixed tasting chargeBrouilly

Industrial grape-marc distillery at the heart of the Beaujolais vineyards, producing Marc du Beaujolais, Marc de Bourgogne, Eau de vie de vin de Bourgogne, Poire, and Mirabelle from by-products collected across multiple wine regions. Several products carry AOP and IGP certification. A boutique on site sells the full range direct to consumers. Open Monday to Friday, 7 am to 5 pm; closed on bank holidays and during August.

Wine Museums in Brouilly

Chateau de la Chaize Historic Monument and Cellar ★ 4.8

Brouilly

A classified 17th-century chateau and wine estate covering 400 hectares, built between 1674 and 1676 and attributed to Jules Hardouin-Mansart with gardens by Andre Le Notre. The 108-metre-long cellar is itself a classified historic monument and one of the most remarkable in France. Guided tours cover the chateau exterior, the Le Notre garden, and the cellar, concluding with a tasting of the estate's organic Brouilly wines. Open seasonally; group and individual formats available.

Tip: The 108-metre cellar is classified separately as a historic monument; the Saturday-Sunday visit with a charcuterie board is the most complete format available.

Wine Hotels in Brouilly

L'Ermitage de Brouilly ★ 4.1

Contact for rates; group and full-property bookings availableBrouilly

An eight-bedroom bed and breakfast for up to 30 guests on the slopes of Mont Brouilly, with views over the Beaujolais vineyards, the Saone valley, and, on clear days, the Alps and Mont Blanc. The property offers a garden, barbecue, terrace, and private car park. Breakfast is continental; 15 kilometres from Villefranche-sur-Saone. Suitable for group bookings of the full property.

Tip: The Mont Brouilly views from the terrace are among the most striking in the region; sunrise visits before the domaine opens in the morning are ideal.

Wine Experiences in Brouilly

Chateau de la Chaize Historic Cellar and Heritage Visit ★ 4.8

EUR 30-75 per personBrouilly

An immersive visit to one of Beaujolais's most remarkable buildings: a 1676 chateau by Jules Hardouin-Mansart set within Le Notre gardens, housing a 108-metre classified cellar. The experience includes a guided tour of the architecture, the 23 individually vinified terroir parcels, and a tasting of 3 organic estate wines.

Tip: The Saturday format includes a charcuterie board with the tasting; book the weekend visit for the most complete experience.

Hidden Gems in Brouilly

Jean-Claude Lapalu ★ 4.6

Brouilly AOCGamayBiodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDNaturalBrouilly

Jean-Claude Lapalu farms eleven hectares in the Brouilly Cru with biodynamic practices and makes zero-sulphur Gamay that has attracted attention from natural-wine writers as a reference for the appellation. His Cuvée des Fous and Brouilly classique are produced in small quantities and exported through specialist importers.

Tip: Lapalu's Cuvée des Fous comes from very old Gamay vines and has more density and grip than most Brouilly; it is the bottle to seek out if you want to understand what natural Brouilly can achieve.

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