The Beaujolais wine route: rosés, whites and reds that will never stop surprising us!

What if you went on the roads of Beaujolais to discover the appellations of the region? With its 140 km of tourist circuits through valleys and hillsides, the Beaujolais wine route is sure to delight your eyes... and your taste buds! Follow the guide: Les Grappes reveals the secrets of this little known wine region.

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The Beaujolais wine route will make you see all the colors!

A rich and varied tourist destination

Shades of green in the vineyards; ochre in the golden stone villages; red, white and rosé in the glasses... The Beaujolais wine route will show you all the colors!

With its diversity of terroirs and landscapes, the Beaujolais is a very popular tourist destination. In the continuity of the Burgundy wine road and at the gates of Lyon, its hilly slopes and its viewpoints make it a very pleasant route to admire the region and the surrounding vineyards.

And there is no lack of activities: discovering the heritage and the charming villages that border the vineyards, gastronomy in the Beaujolais restaurants and bistros, festive and convivial events around the local terroir... Without forgetting the visits and tastings in the numerous estates, to meet the 2,000 winegrowers and the 12 appellations of the region.

Discovering the 12 Beaujolais appellations

Traveling on the Beaujolais wine route is above all discovering the richness and diversity of Beaujolais wines .

If the region is particularly known for its red wines, you may be surprised by the fruity character of a white or the freshness of a rosé during a break on the terrace. Produced under the Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages appellations, the white and rosé wines of Beaujolais are increasingly appreciated by connoisseurs.

Known for their lightness and freshness, Beaujolais wines are nonetheless complex. Made from Gamay Noir with white juice and Chardonnay for the whites, they are fruity and light wines, but also capable of a beautiful complexity. Their freshness is particularly appreciated in summer.

Three routes on the Beaujolais wine trail

Journey through the 10 crus: the north of Beaujolais

The north of the Beaujolais wine route, from Saint Amour to Mont Brouilly, offers a rich and varied journey through the 10 Beaujolais crus.

Heritage lovers will be able to visit chapels, churches and castles. You will also find fantastic views of the Beaujolais vineyards from the terrace of Chiroubles or the chapel of the Madonna, which overlooks the Fleurie appellation. As for the Mont Brouilly, from the top of its 484 meters, it will offer you a breathtaking view of the geological diversity of the Beaujolais.

Not to mention the tasting breaks to discover the 10 vintages made from red Gamay with white juice, the emblematic grape variety of Beaujolais. And what better way to taste these wines than to meet the winemakers in the many wineries along your route?

In the north of Beaujolais, red is king! From the cherry color of Régnié to the deep purple of Saint-Amourtake the time to savor the diversity and richness of these 10 Beaujolais crus. Whether you prefer the freshness of a Chiroubles or the robust character of the cuvées Côte de Brouilly, Chénas or Moulin à Ventyou will always find something to drink!

The Beaujolais villages area: in the heart of the Beaujolais history

This is where the steepest vineyards of the Beaujolais are located! Did you know that? Beaujolais vines are said to be "heroic"! The slopes and hillsides of the Beaujolais are indeed a real challenge for the wine growers who work there.

One of the highlights of this tour is Beaujeu, the historical capital of the Beaujolais. You will find there the Beaujolais House of Terroir, to visit to learn more about the history and the terroir of the vineyard.

What do you drink there? Wines of Beaujolais Villagesof course! Fruity and harmonious, the red Beaujolais Villages offer a very pleasant length in mouth. It is also the occasion to quench your thirst with the freshness of a white or a rosé!

The south of Beaujolais and the golden stones villages

Nicknamed "the little Tuscany" because of its villages built in ochre stone, the south of Beaujolais is not left behind in terms of heritage: you will visit picturesque villages, chapels, churches, castles including that of Rochebonne.

For an urban stopover, stop in Villefranche-sur-Saône, capital of the Beaujolais. If you prefer the charm of medieval villages, don't miss the fortified village of Oingt, recognized as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Take the time to lose yourself in its golden stone streets and enjoy the panoramic view from its 18th century keep.

The territory of the Beaujolais appellation will finally offer you beautiful tastings. Whether red, white or rosé, Beaujolais wines are very fresh and pleasant to drink. Greedy and accessible, they will be perfect to taste in the shade of a cellar during a hot summer day!

You are now ready to go on the Beaujolais wine road! We only have to wish you a good trip... and good tasting!