Wines and spirits Rhône-Alpes

In the Novel district, a new address that's full of ideas. Created by Daniel, a wine merchant in Saint-Malo for over 30 years, and Carole, also from Saint-Malo, La Symphonie des Saveurs is a concept-store where the world of wine and spirits and the world of decoration happily mingle. Carole takes care of the decor, offering charming objects, furniture and quality linens. Other treasures are to be found in Daniel's cellar, with its original and diverse selection of cutting-edge yet affordable wines. A fine range of spirits from around the world, including whiskies, rums, gins, cognacs... Themed tasting evenings. Symphonie fantastique.

The reputation of the Jullien Frères establishments created in 1899 is well established. When you enter this cellar, you will find a large choice of wines, champagnes and spirits. Thus, in front of your eyes, you will be able to see several hundreds of bottles. And there is something for every budget and every taste: from organic to small wines, through great wines. In short, whether you are a novice or an amateur of these beverages, you will be able to choose the bottle that best suits your desires and that will satisfy your taste buds.

Gérard Mondon left the hotel business over 30 years ago to pursue his passion for fine wines. His nephew Raphaël shares the same passion, and together they offer the finest French vineyards for sale, with a fine selection of wines and champagnes. On the spirits side, the cellar is particularly well-stocked with whiskies, but also with some very interesting old cognacs. In addition to the wide choice of references, the excellent advice and the warm welcome, there are also numerous events throughout the year.

It was in 2016 that Laurent Dartère, who runs the grocery store in Saint-Donat, had the idea to create the Gentiane de l'Abbaye. This local artisanal liqueur has been a great success. Since then, other liqueurs have been created, all made from local products: the blueberry-chestnut liqueur or the "potion du bougnat", a mixture of fresh verbena, fresh lemon mint and fresh gentian roots. Of course, the producer is present every year in Picherande on the occasion of the great European Gentian Festival.

steeve Charvet, 32, is the ^6th generation of a family-run estate in Chiroubles. He farms 8.5 ha of Gamay vines, vinified in whole bunches and using natural yeast. With his 10 annual cuvées in Chiroubles, Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent and Beaujolais Blanc, this winegrower trained at the right school - in Burgundy and with Stéphane Montez - delivers the best of each terroir in each vintage. Beaujolais wine tourism in all its simplicity and conviviality, including a picnic among the vines. Beaujolais in all its authenticity.

They are blondes, redheads and brunettes and they are not the waitresses of the brewery La Canaille but the craft beers brewed in these places. Installed in a building with an industrial past, this brewery carried by Greg and Marion advocates the local and the well done work. The beers, with names as funny as they are provocative, each claim their own character. You can store at the boutique, while the bar offers the opportunity to end the week in a good mood, in a warm room or on the terrace with a guinguette look. We love it!

1,200 references await you. The La Balthazar cellar has become an essential event if you pass through Tournon. Many magnums are offered. Above all, thanks to the long experience of an experienced sommelier, its know-how, you will be advised in a personalized way both on the selection of wines and spirits. Eight winemakers, recognized for the very high quality of their wine production, only ask to be recognized by your palace. You can then choose between wines, champagnes, rheus and best whiskies for connoisseurs. It is therefore preferable to provide a good parking space, just opposite, to reserve the time needed for a real tasting.

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Along the via fluvia, a hedonistic stopover. This cellar offers an atmosphere conducive to tasting and discovery. A branch of the Cave de Saint-Désirat, the Caveau de Sarras defends and presents the vineyards of the Coteaux de Sarras, known for producing some of the finest wines in the Rhône Valley: AOP Saint-Joseph (white and red) and Condrieu (white), as well as good single-varietal wines from the Ardèche (IGP), such as Viogniers. We appreciate the erudite advice and some of the low-priced suggestions. No mistake with cuvée Rochevine.

With its Vignobles et Découvertes label, the Cave de Fleurie is continuing a wonderful story that began in 1927. Passion for the terroir, respect for the land, with cooperative members increasingly committed to organic farming - the 10 Beaujolais crus are organic or HVE, with Fleurie Bio and Morgon bio - and respect for tradition, with know-how handed down through 4 generations. Each parcel of vines gives its best with a promising 2022 vintage. To be discovered and enjoyed at the cellar, between the museum area, the tasting area and the wine bar. Store and online sales.

It's not always easy to choose a bottle of wine, whether for yourself, for a dinner party or as a gift. Here, Corinne and Thierry Crépin, wine merchants, offer a smiling welcome and invaluable advice. The selection includes wines produced by independent French winegrowers. Loire, Côtes d'Auvergne, Côtes de Bordeaux, Languedoc: quality and flavor are the order of the day. Tastings are organized on a regular basis. The boutique is enhanced by a selection of spirits, as well as a delicatessen corner where you can put together an entire aperitif.

Charles, Océane and Johan have set up their store in a former jewelry store. You can see it as soon as you walk through the door: the old shop windows have remained. But the rings and bracelets have been replaced by bottles of wine. The three associates offer a made-to-measure selection. Here, nothing is left to chance. They visit the domains to choose the ones that will integrate the store. The boutique's offer is completed by a range of accessories, craft beers, gift boxes... Here, we will be able to advise you and guide you in your choice.

Founded in 1908, Maison Couderc is a recipe for success with gentian alcohol, the emblematic plant of the Auvergne mountains. It is the last independent distillery in the Cantal. Its shop offers the house products, in particular the gold-coloured Couderc gentian, but also a very wide range of liqueurs, spirits and wines. Its large bay windows also reveal a beautiful section of delicatessen and good regional products. This is normal, as the owner is an epicurean.

In the Pays des Pierres Dorées, the heart of Beaujolais beats faster at Oedoria. A group of winemakers dedicated to excellence in an exceptional terroir: Beaujolais. Oedoria offers a full range of Beaujolais wines, from Instant Bon'oeur, easy-to-drink and easy-to-share wines, to Accord Majoeur, the region's flagship wines. Two boutiques - in Liergues and Létra - invite you to discover and taste our wines. Gift ideas and local produce. The cellar at Theizé offers a magnificent panoramic view of the vineyards.

Born in 1967 from the association of 6 winegrowers, the Caveau Bugiste, located in the charming village of Vongnes, offers an unusual venue, a synthesis of the best of the Bugey AOC appellation. A museum of winegrowing traditions, a place for tasting and selling Bugey products - white, red, rosé and sparkling wines, marc and Bugey fines... - and a meeting place for visitors, winemakers and local artists, all in a convivial atmosphere. Children's games, picnic areas, camper van sites...

The house has existed since 1884. It is one of the region's must-see places! Today, the Vineum of Domaines Paul Jaboulet Ainé is at the same time a cellar, a tasting room, a wine bar and a restaurant. At the foot of the Hermitage hill, it is a delicious and warm address. You are here in a wine fief where the Jaboulet house has been working for more than two centuries in the respect of the vine and which offers a table full of flavours.

The 17-hectare estate covers 7 ha of Juliénas, 1 ha of Saint-Amour, 5 ha of Beaujolais-Villages, 1.5 ha of Moulin-à-Vent and 1.5 ha of Chénas, made from the gamay noir grape variety with white juice. The estate also produces 1 ha of white Beaujolais-Villages from the Chardonnay grape in Saint-Vérand (71), as well as Crémant de Bourgogne. Sylvain's arrival in 2015 brought a new lease of life to adapt to this changing wine world while respecting tradition and terroir. Traditional, parcel-based vinification is emphasized to develop the best expression of terroirs and the "vintage effect".

The Mas d'Intras estate has been passed down through 4 generations and is now run by Denis Robert and Sébastien Pradal. A modest-sized operation that has opted for organic farming, the domaine produces some excellent red wines from the Ardèche region, including the famous Cuvée d'Alphonse, a fruity, full-bodied blend of Syrah and Merlot, and the Cuvée des Helviens, made with Grenache from old vines. There's also a studio for two, should you wish to continue your stay here.

The love of the land and a traditional vinification are essential for the winegrowers of the Coteaux du Lyonnais. In this beautiful and large cellar you can discover the know-how of these men who are passionate about their work. The winegrowers of the Clos Saint-Marc offer you the AOC wines of the Coteaux du Lyonnais (red, white, rosé) and alcohols of other appellations, regional farm products (cheeses, sausages, terrines, honey...). Many animations.

In downtown Grenoble, this illustrious cellar, a Grenoble institution founded in 1897, has stood the test of time like fine wine! The best thing about a wine shop is its selection and advice. And you'll never be disappointed at Caves Micand. Place du Docteur Martin, over 1,700 wines and 600 spirits. Place de l'Étoile, an impressive collection of wines from some forty countries. Suggestions for wine-related recipes and advice tailored to your needs. Themed tastings twice a month.

A wine merchant from generation to generation, Guy Marcon in turn passes on his know-how and secrets to his children. Very professional, they are not stingy with their knowledge - and they have a lot of it. The region's restaurateurs call on them to study their wine list as fervent defenders of the wines of the Languedoc and the Rhone Valley, associating typical and original wines with the various dishes of these establishments. Don't hesitate to go down to the tasting cellar, which is very convivial and houses some great wines.

Founded in the ^mid-19th century, Distillerie Génestine will rise from the ashes in 2021 thanks to Sébastien Jolivet. Its flagship product is a reinterpretation of the liqueur Le Gaulois. Now an Italian-style vintage vermouth in the ^21st century, it is accompanied by a new range of spirits: a jet 31 with organic peppermint, a limoncello with the taste of lemon leaves, a pastis with gentian, not forgetting 1845 Elixir, made from 80 plants and spices. The bottles proudly bear the figure of Vercingétorix, as imagined by Auguste Bartholdi.

On the road to Clairette de Die, you must visit the cellars of Barsac, the stronghold of independent winegrowers. The Maillefaud cellar is run by Jean-Denis and Nicolas Maillefaud, who have been running an estate for five generations and are a good example of the winegrowers of the Diois who are proud of their land. They perpetuate their know-how with passion, and show us around their estate and taste their wines, which regularly win awards at the highest level. A friendly address where the grape-pickers form a beautiful, loyal and cosmopolitan team.

The Union des vignerons des coteaux de l'Ardèche, known under the brand name Vignerons Ardéchois, groups together 1,500 winegrowers at 14 wineries, covering a total of 7,500 ha. A wide range of grape varieties flourish on this varied terroir, giving Vignerons Ardéchois wines their richness and distinctive character. The cellar adjoins Néovinum, a museum space dedicated to this terroir and the work of the men who make it flourish. On the second Sunday in August, there's the much-anticipated Fête des Vignerons. See the website for ideas for walks through the vineyards!

A beautiful shop to discover in the heart of Saint-Flour. Don't try to trap Thomas Viaud on a grape variety or a vintage, it's almost impossible because the man is so passionate. So let yourself be carried away by his advice to accompany your dishes or embellish your invitations. Depending on the situation, your desires or your tastes, he will offer you beautiful surprises without any preconceived ideas about this or that region. On the wooden shelves, small producers rub shoulders with the big houses. The Cave du Palais also offers a very good choice of whiskies and... teas.

Eric Esnault, a passionate wine enthusiast, has set the benchmark for a wine journey through the Alps. An Alpine arc that extends to other wine-producing countries such as Switzerland, Italy, Austria and Slovenia. So many wonderful discoveries beyond our borders, often with rare wines from little-known terroirs, to be shared with a man who knows all there is to know about the subject. In a well-appointed boutique, you'll discover some 150 wines from the Alps and 300 from other regions. A fine selection of wines without additives or sulfites, always from environmentally-friendly winemakers. Wine-tasting workshops. One of our favorite cellars.

The company was founded by Paul Barnier and his son-in-law Amade Carod. In the 1960s, the Carod sons modernized it. Caves Carod is now owned by Grands Chais de France, which represents other group properties in Alsace, Bordeaux and Languedoc-Roussillon. The winery is now Ecocert-certified. A stopover on the road to Die and its Clairette wine. There's a pretty little Clairette museum on site, and a "De Vignes en Caves" bike tour from the winery. New products on the shelves every year. Dare to try the Carod Spritz.

In this charming cellar in Ruffieux, a warm atmosphere awaits you for a unique experience. You'll have the pleasure of discovering a wide range of wines from the prestigious Le Vigneron Savoyard cooperative, accompanied by an exquisite selection of regional products. From savory cheeses to sweet and savory delights, spirits and refreshing fruit juices, each item is carefully chosen for its quality. You'll also have the opportunity to taste wines at the counter, guided by wine enthusiasts.

Nestled in the heart of the charming wine-growing village of Jongieux, Domaine Jacquin is a family business that has been handed down from father to son for six generations. At Domaine Edmond Jacquin & Fils, you'll find a selection of native grape varieties such as Jacquère, Altesse and Mondeuse. The estate is proudly certified High Environmental Value (HVE), a recognition of its commitment to environmentally-friendly practices.

Eyguebelle takes its name from the abbey of Aiguebelle where Cistercian monks developed several recipes for complex plant liqueurs. A knowledge that has been passed down from generation to generation until 1996, when the brand became secular. Come here to discover, during a visit, all the fruit syrups of the region which made its reputation but also the pastis and the walnut cream; without forgetting the famous elixir of life made of plants and fruits elaborated in the Middle Ages in the abbey. At the end of the visit, a beautiful store!

Three generations have succeeded one another at Domaine Christophe Lapierre, nestled in the heart of the Moulin-à-Vent appellation, at the foot of the Remont mountain. Faithful to the family tradition, Christophe cultivates his vines with a profound respect for nature, producing wines of the highest quality. The Lapierre family, who have always lived in Chénas, have passed on their know-how and passion for the terroir from generation to generation. Each bottle reflects the authenticity of this estate, where time is taken to let the grapes flourish. A wonderful discovery for Burgundy wine lovers.

Founded by two friends in professional reconversion, Mélody Humbert and Maxime Bejot, who have become self-taught brewers, the microbrewery has already made a good place for itself on the shelves already full of beers from Auvergne. Blonde, IPA, Stout, Pale Ale, and even some original and ephemeral productions, are available in organic stores, in some bars and restaurants, on markets, but also in direct sales. To distinguish the brand, follow the origami bird that decorates the bottles! Inside, you will find only the essential ingredients for making a beer, from organic farming. This true ethical choice gives an additional flavor.

The name is a bit technical: a cempote is a barrel with a capacity of about 104 litres. The same one that can be found on the sign of the establishment! In Châteaucreux, the Cempote is above all two areas: on one side a well-stocked wine and spirits cellar with more than 700 references chosen by the sommelier Alex Liotard, and on the other a cheese bar with a selection of French cheese, local cochonnaille and black pork from Bigorre, seafood, and some salads also served at lunchtime. And you can combine the two: choose your bottle directly from the cellar to accompany your cheese board and enjoy them with or without friends!

Les Gueules d'Orge is a community bar and urban brewery that produces 100% organic and local beers. The idea came from Mathieu Lesueur and Aurélien Desert, two friends who had been dreaming of this project for a long time. They produce 5 different beer recipes, with new ones on the way! The project is based on genuine environmental convictions: the beers are delivered by cargo bike to Saint-Etienne. The bar is open on Thursdays, and is a real place of life punctuated by various events, such as concerts.

Le Pressoir in Lyon is an independent wine cellar run by Jean-Yves, a wine enthusiast. Hidden in the racks lining the walls are treasures for every palate. Whether you're a connoisseur of grands crus or looking for an original discovery, Jean-Yves will find the right bottle for you. You'll also find a delicatessen section brimming with gourmet products: foie gras, caviar, terrines, artisanal charcuterie, tapenade, artisanal organic fruit juices, artisanal beers, cider, pastis... Don't hesitate to walk through the door of Le Pressoir, you'll find a treasure trove.

Whether you're a connoisseur, an amateur or a novice, here's a great address for whisky. A reference that didn't wait for the wind to blow from Scotland to specialize in whisky. Established in 1968 and based in Lyon for over 30 years, the store is a benchmark in its field, with over 1,600 references in world whiskies and top-of-the-range spirits. The Whisky Lodge is the place to be for true connoisseurs of fine bottles. Blend, malt, old or young, from Scotland, Ireland or elsewhere, but also rums and other spirits. Whether you're looking for a tasting or a gift, this is where you'll find the precious bottle you're looking for, thanks to the advice of enthusiasts. Not to be missed.

The Maison Desprat has been associated with a passion for wine since 1885. Pierre Desprat, with his two daughters Léa and Lucie, continues the family adventure and makes it a point of honour to advise and help people discover the wines of the Auvergne volcanic soil. To do this, a wide range of wines is offered in his shop. Alongside the local beverages, we find all the French and foreign wine regions. Beer, spirits and local aperitifs are also presented. A corner dedicated to delicatessen completes the offer.

And this is the wine industry in urban times. Opened by three wine enthusiasts, La Vinifacture proposes a very original approach. In Saint-Etienne are assembled the productions of friendly winegrowers, who supply the juices. Sainté mon amour, La Syrah Canon, don't tell anyone: original wines are made on site. La Vinifacture also proposes to its customers to make their own wine, by making their own blends. An opportunity to learn about this cutting-edge craft, and to better understand the secrets that lie dormant in wine bottles.

David works on the family estate to offer a fine range of wines. For tasting, he offers Volcanik, a 100% Gamay red, with notes of Morello cherry and a subtle peppery finish, made from century-old vines grown on basalt soil. He also produces red, white and rosé cuvées called Les Fesses, a funny name that simply comes from the locality of the same name where the grapes grow. A prestige cuvée, aged in oak barrels, is also available. You're sure to find something to please your guests!

This winegrower - at the head of a family estate created in 1920 - is very famous for his production of Condrieu, including La Petite Côte and Les Chaillets, one of the best of the appellation, his red Saint Joseph cuvée "L'Amarybelle vieilles vignes" and the "Grande Cuvée Les Serines", without forgetting the white Saint Joseph made with old marsanne vines. Producer of côte-rôtie, he also proposes other wines "Les Vignes d'à côté" which are just as interesting, like this viognier with a superb apricot nose or this syrah with candied fruit aromas.

This cellar offers a wide range of French red, rosé and white wines selected directly from producers. Two thirds of them are organic. But À Vin Pas des Marches also offers a wide range of local craft beers, top-of-the-range fruit juices and, above all, rare and unexpected spirits from all over the world. Different tasting evenings are available. Every Thursday evening an afterwork is set up. You can discover three to four different vintages with a good price-quality ratio. Tapas are available to accompany your tasting. You can also privatize and participate in blind tastings, for example

Domaine Serol in Renaison is a family heritage handed down with passion for five generations. With 38 hectares of vines, cultivated organically and biodynamically, it honors the Gamay, Viognier and Chenin grape varieties. Stéphane and Carine, guardians of this tradition, take meticulous care with each vinification to preserve the essence of the grapes. Their wines, made from the best terroirs, are for them the symbol of authenticity and quality. Don't hesitate to come and taste these exceptional wines, at this estate committed to ecology and ancestral know-how.

ArtMalté is not only a microbrewery, but also a cellar and a bar dedicated to the region's craft beers, where the best beer lovers in the area meet. Among the beers made on the spot, beers that could be called "classic", such as this Pils, a refreshing blonde, this beer of guard or this particularly successful white. Bières de l'Instant : more original, they celebrate different moments of the year... Bottles to personalize and beers to enjoy, with a tasting workshop to do with friends.

Vignerons for 4 generations, the family focuses on quality: rational production, manual harvest in small boxes, strict sorting of clusters. Several national awards and selections of guides came to bear this search to do well. At Jean-Yves Sonnery every effort is being made to achieve this goal: reasoned wine production, manual harvest in small boxes, strict sorting of clusters. Rational viticulture offers three advantages. The first is to produce healthy grapes, guarantee the quality of wine, the second to preserve the natural environment by allowing natural regulation of vine parasites, and finally to respect consumer health.

The Maison Desprat Saint-Verny boutique is a privileged space to meet with the wine. The cellar welcomes the customers on more than 200 m². Many references are to be discovered among the most beautiful bottles of the best wine estates. The house sells wines from vineyards cultivated on volcanic soil, labelled AOC Côtes d'Auvergne or IGP Puy-de-Dôme, including some exceptional wines. The space also features spirits and beers. A delicatessen corner allows you to finish your shopping on a gourmet note.

Bruno Bozzer is a wine merchant with a passion for flacons. A sommelier from an early age, he started out in the restaurant business, then worked with top chefs (with Guy Martin, then 10 years with Marc Veyrat), before opening La Java des Flacons, a synthesis of all his experiences. His tasting cellar stands out thanks to a vintage Citroën van. It's a sympathetic plunge into an era whose atmosphere Bruno has preserved, while offering contemporary services. An informed selection of great vintages and small, affordable wines, with some 2,500 bottles to suit all tastes. Fridays and Saturdays, informal tastings and pleasures to share.