Wines and spirits Rhône-Alpes

Of the addresses of the Vinothèque du Léman (the other is in Ferney-Voltaire), the one located in the ZA de l'Allondon offers a selection of nearly 1,200 references of wines, champagnes and spirits, but above all the advice of a passionate wine merchant: Ludwig Cordelier. Superb discoveries, wines from small winemakers, as well as grands crus. To treat yourself before and after the meal, this Vinothèque has a wide range of whiskies, about 300 references, and about forty rums. Tastings and events.

Les Couleurs du Vin is a must-visit wine store in Lyon's Montchat district, run by the excellent Nicolas Langlet. Here you'll find a rich selection of wines (between €8 and €12) from small, talented estates, most of them organic or biodynamic, as well as over 350 references of local craft beers and quality spirits. Our expert advice will help you indulge whatever your budget. This bucolic setting regularly hosts tastings with passionate winemakers. It's a real nugget where you can recharge your batteries.

An area of over 200 m² dedicated to wines and spirits, with over a thousand references duly selected by Damien Bécheras. Of course, the Côtes du Rhône are well represented, not forgetting other regions and even foreign countries. A fine selection of champagnes and spirits. What's more, the owner organizes wine-tasting initiations and "Exception ou prestige" evenings. A great opportunity for conviviality and fascinating learning. Plus: relevant advice and a selection of wine and wine service objects.

Wines that reflect the image of a region where people know how to "live well" at the gates of Lyon. Régis Descotes perpetuates a family tradition dating back more than 3 centuries! As much to say that our man loves and knows his land, knowing how to get the best of wines in all colors, with 3 ranges: Tradition, Prestige and Exclusive. Wines from the Coteaux du Lyonnais as Futé likes them to be discovered in the cellar in the company of a charming man who knows how to share his passion for his profession, especially during tasting weekends, the dates of which can be found on the site.

Invitation to share the wine in a different way. In addition to the tourist office and the port of Pont-de-Vaux, this cellar offers a selection of estates from the region, Côtes-du-Rhône, Burgundy and Beaujolais - but also from elsewhere, from Provence or the Loire Valley. Regular arrivals to vary the pleasures. And many "zamis" gather here to enjoy a good glass of wine accompanied by sausages and delicatessen or to share the values of the cellar in the region's partner restaurants.

A modern cellar at the end of the village, a young couple, welcoming and very well aware of marketing, an inimitable local: the Sauvat estate is part of unavoidable department! Their very elaborate vintages, vinified and trees carefully, have their place on the best tables. The tasting cellar regularly hosts art exhibitions and local produce. To discover without delaying more! Miss red, pink and white.

The estate was created in 1978 by Aimée and André Mazurd, the parents of the current owner, but the Mazurd family has lived off the vine for four generations. It covers 118 hectares in the Côtes-du-Rhône and Côtes-du-Rhône Villages appellations, and even in the Rasteau appellation, spread over different communes and different terroirs, which allows for a parcel-by-parcel selection and the production of typical wines. Good red wines aged in oak barrels. It is possible to visit the cellars on reservation.

In a beautiful wood-framed establishment, the Brasserie du Pilat is part of a remarkable setting with a terrace opening onto the surrounding countryside. Visits to the brewery are possible to discover the production of this entirely organic drink. The brewery is traditional and the beers, balanced between malty and fruity notes, are brewed with spring water from the Monts du Pilat. Unpasteurized and unfiltered, you will find at the Brasserie du Pilat 8 different beers: 5 blondes and 3 amber as well as seasonal beers such as Giboulée or Fleur de Noël. All beers are produced from malt, spices and hops.

Les caves de Seyssel, founded in 1930, was taken over in 2022 by Bugey winemakers Régis and Karine Bernard. This estate preserves the heritage of Royal Seyssel and, more broadly, of Seyssel wines. Royal Seyssel is a sparkling wine produced and vinified according to the traditional method - 3 years of ageing for the mousse to set. These wines are renowned for their violet and iris aromas. The company cultivates vines on the banks of the Rhône and is committed to biodynamic and organic farming. Online sales; cellar tours and tastings by appointment.

The Savour Club has been specialising for four decades in the sale of wine by correspondence, but it has also on the street in a few cities including Lyon. The choice of the cellar at the Saint-Antoine wharf is wide, for all the awards. The bottles come directly from the producers. All French vineyards are represented.

Yes, there is something divine in the beer production! So, if you became a god, the time of a brassage? This is undoubtedly one of the most pleasant addresses of this banks of the Rhône, overlooking the banks and the numerous barges. A friendly address where you can enjoy good beer, the cellar offers us many Belgian beers that are not often found, but especially an address where you can make yourself a good beer. And this is Smart. To become a brewer, just book a 2-hour slot and be a little inspired. Because if the master of the sites will introduce you to the secrets of the brewing, it will be up to you to compose your beer with the ingredients that will be provided to you according to 5 recipes: The White, the Blonde, the Amber, the Brunette and a Special season. Then, just add yeast to start the fermentation and wait 3 weeks to get your bottled beer back on which it will be taken care of to apply a personalized label. By making someone tasting your beer, you can always say, "It's me who made it" and it is always great.

From Villefranche, going to Liergues, take close to the cooperative wine cellar of Gleizé, the road of Saint-fonds, the property is then striking. Of the 9   ha of one holding, 8   ha are in silt and 1   ha in chardonnay that produced a white wine medalist in Mâcon. The wine cellar adjoining the main housing is large and serves as reception for 150 to 180 people, for weddings, parties, seminars. The property has been completely restored and highlights its stones. The old doors have been preserved, with antique furniture, old barrels and manger in the store. The green spaces covered allow for groups outside or under top. You can also find the calm on this hillside at the beginning of Golden Stones. The 3 cottages of 2 épis and the 3 guest rooms are located in an independent building overlooking the beautiful area, with a garden area, a set of balls and parking adjoining. It's the full campaign, with its trails, and the city is nearby.

The estate takes its name from a magnificent tree planted in the heart of the vineyard. Descended from a family of peasants dating back to the French Revolution, this atypical winemaker evolves off the beaten track. On a volcanic soil of basalt, he produces powerful, unique wines. He takes the time to age his cuvées in oak barrels and offers his customers only top-of-the-range products. Try Les Grandes Orgues or Les Petites Orgues, our favorites.

Of the three municipalities that can claim the Boudes name, the Chalus is located most in the east. Jacques Abonnat, assisted by his son Xavier, develops wines in his image: simple, sincere and frank. Spread over the Coteau hillside and Bard's, its vines restore the finesse and diversity of the land they occupy. Boudes red, rosé and white.

In the heart of the village, Daniel Archambault presents his wines. The whites make up 5% of his production, including an aromatic "viognier marsanne" of great value. Syrah lovers will appreciate a 100% rosé! For the reds, the Cuvée Prestige, aged in oak barrels, and the Cuvée Vieilles Vignes caught our attention. The wines are also available to order online. The plus : possibility to book (4 people minimum) a brunch in the vineyard !

This cellar offers wines from the Ardèche winegrowers of the protected appellations of origin Côtes-du-rhône and Côtes-du-vivarais as well as organic wines. The Vignerons des Gorges are particularly dynamic and committed to wine tourism. They are grouped together in producers' stores, some of them also offer their olive oils, mark out winegrowers' paths and program walks in the vineyards as part of a dynamic wine tourism.

In 1987, at the age of 23, Valérie decided to resume the family case, supported by a "modern" grandfather and a mother "who jardinait on the moon".

A learned mixture that finds itself in its wines: atypical, elegant and organic, with aromas of spicy fruits, with this little taste of "still a drop for pleasure". Note that, nevertheless, 3/4 of the production is exported to Europe, the United States and Japan.

Vinsobres is the first growth of the Drôme provençale. The cooperative cellar gathers 250 wine growers. In the middle of the vineyards, the Vinsobraise reveals the stages of wine making, grape sorting, pressing, bottling... This terroir of the Côtes-du-Rhône produces aromatic and fruity wines, including two vins de pays, white chardonnay and red merlot, and, in addition to vinsobres, two other AOCs : roussane (white) and carignan (red). Wine tourism activities.

Grihète takes its name from grihet, the Provencal word for cricket. It has been brewed in Nyons since 2001 at Brasserie Artisanale du Sud, a pioneer of regional microbrewing. Our craft beers are pure malt, with no added coloring, sugar or additives, unpasteurized and fermented on fresh yeast, then kept cold. Choose from a range of bottles rich in flavor and poetry, traditional or original, such as the Blonde au riz du Delta de Camargue. Beer box subscriptions, filler rentals and brewing kits.

It is the third generation of winegrowers to produce this well-known organic wine. The vines of the Domaine du Rieu-Frais blossom on the marl soils of the beautiful Ennuyée valley, on 30 ha combining 9 grape varieties. The vinification, like the cultivation, is done organically and by hand. The winemaker offers free visits of the cellars and oenology courses. The domain produces a white chardonnay, a white viognier, a rosé of syrah, and many red wines. Also a very good organic grape juice.

For over 45 years, Domaine La Rosière has been perpetuating a tradition of terroir-driven wines, using local grape varieties from the Baronnies hillsides. The reds feature Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. White wines feature Viognier and Chardonnay. Wines with poetic names: Confidence, Héritage, Chardonette and La Vertue. Part of the estate's production is also organic, under the Bio'ronnies label for red, rosé and white wines. A particular favorite is the sparkling Chardonnay rosé.

On two streets of the town hall, this wine cellar is well signposted from the RN 86 - two possibilities: or park along the national or enter the city via the central roundabout and you can easily find the place - to load the trunk of some vouchers… in front of the cellar. Sylvie's passion, wine merchants, vineyards and délices are visible: Côtes du Rhône with some of its greatest wines, great wines of Bordeaux, Burgundy du Val-de-Loire, Languedoc and South-West are carefully placed in the shelves of the cellar which houses the summer touffeur behind thick walls. But it's not all because local products are ardéchois - jams, blocks and even this rare water produced in Asperjoc: The Queen of the Basalts - are beautifully displayed on shelves. On the bulk, wines from Countries of Ardèche and Costières de Nîmes and some table wines. An excellent Muscat of Lunel of owner, discreet homage to the roots of the vineyard complete the pretty panel of this nice cellar which has the concern - alas too rare today to propose excellent wines without ruining the client.

Just a stone's throw from the tourist office, the Rosières winery groups together 150 winegrowers, i.e. 700 hectares of vines, spread over 13 communes. The variety of soils and exposures are an asset that the cellar makes the most of. It produces local wines made from Gamay and Cabernet Sauvignon for the reds and rosés, and from Sauvignon Blanc for the whites. Two exceptions: Viognier on sandstone soils which gives a rare and magnificent wine and Chatus, a grape variety which survived the phylloxera epidemic and whose most beautiful plants are found in the commune of Vernon.

This cooperative brings together 14 wine cellars in the southern Ardèche and groups together the production of the 1,500 cooperative winegrowers. All the bottles and Bag in Box® are vinified and packaged by the Maison des vignerons. A practical address with its car park, superb with its exposed stones, interesting with its good local bottles at attractive prices and the advice of passionate people. The Ardèche Winegrowers also welcome you in their cellar in Ruoms.

An artisanal, farmhouse, organic and 100% walnut address. Founded in 1991, Cave Noisel was taken over in 2017 by the "Handi Capables" team from LMDES, an adapted company based in Saint-Jean-en-Royans. Walnut wine, walnut jam, walnut cream, walnut-filled pies, sublime green walnut chutney adopted by the region's chefs... not forgetting the flagship product, virgin walnut oil. The Noisel family's legacy of artisanal production is sure to delight your taste buds. You can also stop off for a tasting session and visit the stone mill.

Owner of a vineyard of 25 hectares, artisan of wine and wine, Jacques Faure invites you to discover or better know the wines of his production: clairette, crémant-de-die and nest-de-die. One thing is certain: you will be received with the smile and kindness of local people.

Nestled at the foot of the castle, this winery was created in 1926. La Suzienne is a showcase of the region's winegrowing landscape, an ambassador for the diversity of the terroirs and local wines. It brings together the winegrowers of 22 communes located in the Drôme Provençale and the northern part of the Vaucluse. La Suzienne produces and markets 4 AOP appellations: côtes-du-rhône, côtes-du-rhône-villages, grignan-les-adhémar and suze-la-rousse. Many events with animations and concerts around tastings, oysters and wines lunch for example. See program on the website.

Since 2003, Stéphanie and Mario have taken over the business from Marc Bonnaire, one of the winegrowers who was at the origin of the creation of the Vin de Pays des Balmes Dauphinoises around 1970. We discover a vineyard offering an interesting range of wines of all colors. You will find the white chardonnay, the rosé wine, the red wine la Meute, a blend of syrah and mondeuse grapes. If you prefer sparkling wines, you will also have the choice. Tasting of white, rosé and red wines.

Didier Morion, a passionate independent winegrower, manages his 11 ha of vineyards with a masterful hand. His first vintage was born in 1993. Since then, he has never ceased to improve the quality of his products, which are made with the help of state-of-the-art techniques. AOP Condrieu with the Vents d'Anges or a sweet viognier with the cuvée Maëllyse. 5,5 ha of the domain are in Saint Joseph, roussane and marsanne grapes, and produce the cuvée "Cranilles". A top of the range wine as we like them. Also white Sarments in Vin de Pays and Gaby, a sweet viognier.

Following the family tradition and attached to his terroir, Maxime Verzier proposes: Condrieu Authentic in organic and biodynamic methods on the hillsides overlooking Chavanay; Saint-Joseph on the Blondeau and Ballustre plots facing the Pilat and old Syrah vines on the famous Madone d'Izeras plot. Also to be discovered are Connivence, Bohème and Syrah, IGP des Collines Rhodaniennes, almost all of which are sold out. On the Seyssuel side, a 100% Syrah cuvée called Première Lueur. Please note that the estate's gîte is no longer available for rent.

Xavier Boy created his field in 1992. From its young vines, the wine grower knows how to create a Domaine de Pierre Blanche 2002 with aromas of black fruits and scale. To discover.

The oldest domain of Chavanay finds its origins in 1797. An ancestral know-how - historical domain of the côte-rôtie AOP -, exceptional vines developed by Romain Decelle who converted the domain to organic viticulture. In an extraordinary setting, De Boisseyt has 11 hectares of vines to produce Côte-Rôtie "Côte Blonde", Condrieu "Les Corbonnes" and elegant and powerful St. Joseph wines. Visit the cellar for a tasting with many offers of visits, including a walk on the hillsides of Chavanay.

On 17 hectares where generations succeed one another in the vineyards and in the stone cellars, Lionel Faury raises the jewels of the northern Côtes-du-Rhône: Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu and Saint Joseph. In viticulture as well as in vinification, the domain has the constant concern to develop the respect of the terroir and the characteristics of the vintage and he succeeds very well with each vintage. With the Cuvée de Condrieu La Berne, Lionel Faury lets the grapes from vines that are over 40 years old express themselves. In côte-rôtie, cuvée Révinescence.

André Perret has been running the family business for 41 years. Today, he manages an 11-hectare estate of viognier, syrah, marsanne and merlot-syrah vines, producing wines in the saint-joseph, condrieu and vins de pays appellations (viognier, syrah, marsanne and merlot). Among the Condrieu wines are Coteau de Chéry, the house's flagship, Clos Chanson and Saint Joseph Les Grisières. Planted on hillsides and terraced, the vines are entirely hand-grown. André Perret limits treatment.

A must-see in the appellation that you must discover by climbing to the top. Stéphane Montez joined the family estate in 1997. This enthusiast of the land has built a cellar with a panoramic view of the valley, a jewel. Among the pearls that you must taste: the Cuvée du Papy in Saint Joseph, the famous Grandes Chaillées in Condrieu or the Grandes Places in Côte-Rôtie. An unforgettable visit to an estate that continues to grow in size and prestige.

Le Caveau du Château is a unique wine tourism experience in the Rhône Valley. In a grandiose setting - the Clos Joly, a ^19th-century building - a magnificent cellar to discover 4 great houses: Maison Guigal, Château de Nalys, Maison Vidal-Fleury and Domaine de Bonserine. At the Musée du Caveau, learn about the history of local viticulture, oenology and cooperage. Tasting of the region's prestigious wines: Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Hermitage, Cornas, Saint-Joseph... Numerous events and the possibility of organizing seminars and conventions.

The time has come (name of a Domaine cuvée) to drink the best wines in the world! Côte-Rôtie from an estate worked plot by plot by an expert in the field: Stéphane Ogier. A magnificent cellar with a panoramic view over the vineyards and an exceptional terroir. From a family of winegrowers handed down from father to son for 7 generations, with 14 hectares of vines, notably in Ampuis, Stéphane Ogier achieves real prowess on each plot with its own particularities. His favorite wines are Lancement and Belle Hélène. A must-try.

Being a winegrower in the Condrieu and Côte-Rôtie A.O.P. is a passion that has driven the Niero family for 4 generations. Rémi Niero takes care of the estate with passion. The vineyard is entirely hand-worked and certified High Environmental Value. Result: two of the best grands crus. Wonderful Condrieu wines: Chéry and Ravines. Special Cuvée Héritage, the quintessence of the Domaine's know-how. In Côte-Rôtie, Domaine Niero owns 2 hectares where Syrah is produced, a unique grape variety, offering intense aromas and a rare elegance.

Bernard Levet, following four generations of winegrowers, has devoted himself since 1983 to the unique but renowned Côte-Rôtie. His 4.5 ha of vines - under integrated viticulture - are divided into 11 plots, the majority of which have been planted for more than 35 years, on the sites of "Landonne" - cuvée Maestria -, "Chavaroche" - cuvée La Péroline. Cuvée Améthyste of a beautiful intensity. Tannins well present. Aromas of red fruits (blackcurrant, raspberry, blackberry) and animal spices (musk, leather) characterize this côte-rôtie which only needs to age.

At the head of this family estate we find Carmen and Jean-François well supported by their sons Liz and Fabien. The vineyard is divided into two parts: in the blonde producing a soft, high wine from 18 to 24 months. The other side is in-brune and produces a stronger wine.

A 10-hectare family estate run by brothers Patrick and Christophe that produces Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu. The Condrieu Côte Châtillon is partly barrel-aged. It's a wine with golden highlights, smooth and candied. Parcels on the Rozier and Rochins hillsides produce the bulk of the Côte-Rôtie. The former is a fine wine with aromas of red fruits and spices, while the cuvée Les Rochins is well-balanced, with vanilla and red fruit flavors and a long finish. And let's not forget Sensation du Nord: a Viognier and a Syrah at the very edge of the appellation.

This small area of 2 ha offers a toast-toast 2004 "La Brocarde" coast, which is situated in the upper-brune, high 24 to 26 months in a new oak barrel. A toast 2005, assembly of different plots on the appellation, high in oak drum for 18 months.

A beautiful family story, since the Barge family has been winemakers since 1860! Julien took over the family business in 2019. He cultivates in a thoughtful tradition - respecting nature with a method of "partnership" with plants and animals - 5.70 ha in the Côte-Rôtie appellation, from which the Duplessy cuvée and the Côte-Brune come. Also 1 ha of Condrieu and 1.50 ha of red and white Saint Joseph. Four spacious guest rooms in a beautiful village house complete the address with swimming pool and terrace.

Georges Vernay was one of the emblematic "figures" of the vineyard. Condrieu owes its fame to him. For many years, he defended his vines planted on steep slopes so that they would be recognized for their true value. His daughter, Christine, has taken over the business, which is now fully certified as an organic vineyard. The cuvée Les Chaillées de l'Enfer is made from 2 hectares of 40 year old vines. The flagship of the reds are the superb Côte-Rôtie wines, including "Maison Rouge", a harmonious wine with a beautiful finesse in the mouth.

In 1872, Félix Bigallet opened a syrup and liqueur factory in Lyon for cafés and inns. In 1885, in order to expand, he moved to Virieu. The company prospered, in particular with the famous "Bigallet", an exceptional lemonade made from lemon peel, colorless and a real nectar... Bigallet is recognized for its know-how as a liqueur maker, with genepi liqueurs, brandies and marcs, old liqueurs... After visiting the Brand Space, find Bigallet's products - including a new gin - in the boutique.