MAISON DES VINS ET DU TOURISME
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A house providing tourist information and advice, and above all a showcase for the wines of the northern Rhône Valley
The former Hôtel Badet has been beautifully transformed to house the Maison des Vins and the Rhône Crussol Tourisme office. Here you'll find tourist information and advice, and above all a showcase for the wines of the northern Rhône Valley. The 3 appellations of the region - Cornas, Saint-Joseph and Saint-Péray - are presented, along with 50 cuvées from around 30 estates in the communes of Guilherand-Granges, Saint-Péray, Cornas and Châteaubourg. Tastings are conducted using an enomatic system, which dispenses wine by the glass, and offers enlightened commentary. You can buy the bottles you like on the spot, at the price of direct sale ex-cellar. But it's hard to choose. This divine white Saint-Joseph from Courbis, the cuvée Empreinte from the Durand brothers' domaine, or a Saint-Péray from the domaine du Tunnel? What variety, what quality! The Maison des Vins offers a wide range of events. In addition to its wine-tourism activities in the vineyards, it organizes Wednesday after-work sessions with a winegrower and a winemaker or restaurateur to discover 3 wines and 3 appetizers. Tables are set up on the terrace and the guinguette opens. The same goes for brunches on the last Sunday of the month. The rest of the year is devoted to Grandes Tablées, a monthly event featuring 3 winegrowers and a chef, with aperitif and nibbles, followed by a fine dinner. These festive, gourmet events are sure to please. Free parking directly opposite.