Wine in Macon, Beaujolais

Foire Nationale des Vins de France a Macon ★ 4.2

The Foire Nationale des Vins de France held each May in Macon is one of France's oldest wine fairs, drawing producers from across the country including Beaujolais and the Maconnais. While not exclusively Beaujolais, the fair is the nearest large regional wine event and routinely features strong Cru Beaujolais representation at the Burgundy and nearby-region stands.

Tip: Beaujolais producers exhibit within the Burgundy section; look for the Cru Beaujolais showcase area organised by Inter Beaujolais for the most focused Gamay tasting at the fair.

La Cour du Beaujolais (Macon) ★ 4.3

A Macon wine lounge at the Beaujolais-Maconnais border, serving both Cru Gamay and Pouilly-Fuissé Chardonnay by the glass.

The list: A Macon wine lounge serving both Beaujolais Cru and Maconnais Chardonnay by the glass in a comfortable bar setting; one of the few venues where both wine cultures meet in a single glass list

Tip: Macon sits at the boundary between the Beaujolais and the Maconnais; La Cour du Beaujolais is the most direct way to compare a Moulin-a-Vent Gamay with a Pouilly-Fuissé Chardonnay in one sitting.

Cave des Vignerons de Macon (Crémant bar) ★ 4.1

The Macon cooperative tasting room with a dedicated Crémant de Bourgogne sparkling section, pouring method-traditionnelle Chardonnay and Pinot Noir by the glass.

The list: The Macon cooperative's tasting room adjacent to the Beaujolais border pours Crémant de Bourgogne alongside Maconnais whites; the sparkling room component serves method-traditionnelle Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Crémant by the glass in a dedicated section

Tip: Crémant de Bourgogne is the most practical aperitif sparkling wine for a Beaujolais evening; prices are a fraction of Champagne and the quality from the Macon cooperatives is reliable.