Top Lyon Classes & Workshops

Immerse yourself in the wines of Burgundy, Beaujolais, and the Rhone Valley during this workshop held in a restored 19th-century silk factory in the Croix-Rousse neighborhood. You'll learn about the winemaking process from grape to glass, led by a wine educator who will be happy to answer any of your questions. Snacks and tastings of all the different varietals are included.

The medieval Château de Champ-Renard sits amid the Beaujolais vineyards and provides a magnificent backdrop for a wine-tasting tour. With this tasting experience, enjoy a guided walking tour of the château and vineyards, learn about the wine-growing process and ‘terroir’, then sample a selection of vintage Château wines accompanied by matured cheeses.

The Château de Champ-Renard, of medieval origin, welcomes you in a unique setting for a private initiation to tasting workshop. From wines selected for their style, this two-hour activity will allow you to discover the wines that suit you. You will start this initiation with a playful workshop of aroma recognition then during a blind tasting (masked bottles) of 6 wines of different character (3 white and 3 red), you will decipher the wines according to the sensations felt. Depending on your preferences, you will get an idea of the styles of wines that suit you. The pleasure comes from the discovery of aromas, flavors, and the differences between several wines. Forget all your prejudices, learn to make your own idea of the wine served in your glass. A fun way to discover the wines that suit you the most. Leave with a screen-printed glass of the Château as a gift.

The Château de Champ-Renard, of medieval origin, welcomes you in a unique setting for a private wine-challenge to do with some of your loved ones. "Entrevous", you can escape for a few hours while enjoying a privileged setting. You will start this vino-challenge, solo or by team, with a recognition test of aromas and flavors. You will then taste six blind wines and try to recognize the appellations and grape varieties. And finally you will test your knowledge with the Wine Culture Quiz.

The particularity of the formulas is the accompaniment by the winemaker himself throughout the visit, he explains his way of working. You will be able to see the diversity of the profession of vinegrower, from the vine to the vinification of the breeding of the wines to the bottling and the marketing. .