Our drive through the rolling hills of Beaujolais wine region was a beautiful as any picture postcard.
Vineyards in the Beaujolais region stretch for four miles along the Saone river.
The church in the town of Fleurie was built in 1862. In 2015 and 2016, the church was restored to its former design.
The town of Fleurie, during the 19th century, the village took its current form, with population growth, increased wine activity, creation of a market, fairs…
Sharon finds a bottle of wine that seems just the right size for some new found friends we made on the ship. Of course we bought a bottle....but just the…
At the foot of the famous brouilly hill, in the heart of Beaujolais, the Château des Ravatys.
The Château des Ravatys vineyard covers 71.6 acres in AOC Brouilly and Côte de Brouilly. The only grape used is the black gamay with white juice that flourishes…
The work of the vine is carried out by several families of winemakers who work by sharecroping. The winegrowers who are responsible for the cultivation of the…
The Black Gamay is a purple-colored grape variety used to make red wines, most notably grown in Beaujolais and in the Loire Valley. Its full name is Gamay Noir…
The winemaking is equipped with cement vats with an epoxy coating. This type of material allows excellent wine hygiene and facilitates rinsing. The press used…
Sharon walks among the wine barrels at Château des Ravatys.
Sharon in front of the large oak wine barrels at Château des Ravatys.
The wine cellar is one of the most important in Beaujolais. The wine-making time varies according to the years and the wine wines. There will be a tendency to…
The Musée des Confluences is a museum that is incredible! It is made of glass, concrete and stainless steel and stands erect like a beacon on the headland, at…
The Pont Raymond Barre bridge spanning the Rhone river with the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière in the background.
Swans were plentiful as we cruised down the Rhone river to our next destination Vienne, France.
